Savory Pretzel Dip (Printer-Friendly)
Creamy cheddar dip with Dijon mustard and garlic, ready in 15 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir until fully incorporated.
03 - Taste the dip and adjust seasoning if needed to suit your preference.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped chives or green onions. Serve immediately with warm soft pretzels, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving if chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in 15 minutes but tastes like you spent way more effort on it
- The sharp cheddar and Dijon combo creates this addictive tangy creamy thing that somehow makes everything taste better
02 -
- Never use cold cream cheese straight from the fridge or you will spend twice as long trying to get those stubborn lumps to smooth out
- Grating your own cheddar instead of buying the pre shredded bags is literally the difference between good and restaurant quality
03 -
- Use freshly shredded cheese because the pre shredded stuff contains potato starch that prevents proper melting
- Let the finished dip sit for at least 10 minutes before serving so the spices can bloom and the flavors can develop