Pretzel Cheese Dip

5 from 2 votes

This pretzel cheese dip is creamy, smooth, and ready in minutes. The perfect warm cheese sauce for soft pretzels, fries, and more!

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time16

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pretzel cheese dip

Servings: servings

Calories: 228kcal

In a skillet over medium heat, add the butter and heat until completely melted.
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
Sprinkle the flour over the top and whisk until incorporated, breaking up any lumps that may have formed.
2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
Slowly pour in the milk in a steady stream while whisking. Turn the heat down to low and cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, scraping the bottom frequently so it doesn’t scorch.
1 ¼ cup whole milk
Once the sauce has thickened, remove from the heat and add the garlic, paprika, salt, and cheese. Stir together with a spatula until everything is combined and the cheese is completely melted. Transfer to a bowl and serve while still warm.
½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, Soft-baked pretzels

Pour in the milk slowly. I'll usually add a splash and whisk it in, then maybe add another splash or two, THEN start continuously (but slowly) pouring in the rest while whisking. This helps keep the sauce smooth and lump-free.
Reduce the heat. After adding the milk, turn the heat to low and scrape the bottom of the pan frequently so the sauce doesn’t scorch.
Grate your own cheese. Store-bought grated cheese has an anti-caking agent added to it to keep it from sticking. This also means it won’t melt as smoothly as freshly shredded cheese. It’s so worth the time to shred your own!