Savory Pretzel Dip (Printable)
Creamy cheddar and mustard dip for soft pretzels. Ready in 15 minutes.
# What You 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 (optional)
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
# Directions:
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 mixture.
03 - Taste the dip and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more pepper or cayenne for additional heat, or a touch more mustard for extra tanginess.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped chives or green onions. Serve immediately with warm soft pretzels. If refrigerated, allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for optimal texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes with ingredients you probably already have sitting in your fridge right now
- The tang from the mustard cuts through all that rich cheese so one bite never feels too heavy
- People will hover around this bowl like it is the most fascinating thing they have ever encountered
02 -
- Cold dip straight from the refrigerator has zero flavor compared to when it has sat out for even ten minutes
- Using freshly grated cheese instead of the pre shredded stuff in bags makes a surprisingly huge difference in how smooth this turns out
03 -
- A hand mixer gives you the smoothest texture if you want to put in literally zero elbow grease
- Paper plates mean you can actually enjoy your own party instead of being stuck at the sink all night