Savory Pretzel Dip (Print View)

Creamy cheddar dip with Dijon mustard and garlic, perfect for pretzels.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
03 - 2 tablespoons sour cream

→ Condiments & Spices

04 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
05 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
06 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
10 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions

# How to Make:

01 - Combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and sour cream in a medium mixing bowl. Mix until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
02 - Incorporate Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Stir thoroughly until all seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the cheese base.
03 - Taste the dip and adjust seasoning as preferred. Add additional salt, pepper, or spices to achieve desired flavor profile.
04 - Transfer the dip to a clean serving bowl. Sprinkle chopped chives or green onions evenly over the top as garnish.
05 - Serve immediately with warm soft pretzels. If refrigerated, allow dip to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This dip comes together in literally 15 minutes flat, meaning you can focus on actually hosting instead of stressing in the kitchen
  • The combination of sharp cheddar and cream cheese creates this ridiculously velvety texture that clings perfectly to every bite of pretzel
02 -
  • If you refrigerate this dip, absolutely let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving, because cold cheese dip has this weird waxy texture that nobody wants
  • Using freshly grated cheese instead of the bagged stuff is what separates a good dip from an amazing one, I learned this after years of grainy disappointments
03 -
  • Use a hand mixer for restaurant level smoothness, but be careful not to overmix or the cheese can get slightly grainy
  • If you're serving this outside in summer, nestle your serving bowl in a larger bowl filled with ice to keep everything at the perfect temperature

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