#PRETZEL CHEESE DIP FREE#

Reminder: You can find the printable, detailed recipe in the recipe card below. It comes together in one pot with a few simple ingredients that you probably already have at home. This simple and decadent beer cheese dip is so easy to make, something tells me you'll add it to your regular rotation. Enjoy! Serve alongside vegan bean dip for variety. Serve it with your favorite pretzels or bread cubes to soak up all that fondue-like flavor. Meat eaters, vegans, and kids alike will gather around this homemade dip.

Is there anything more comforting than dunking a pillowy pretzel bite into a warming dish of golden cheese dip? If you agree, then I present you with this dairy-free, plant-based beer dip that's every bit as savory and melty as the real cheese version. Serve it for game day, or any day––vegans and meat-eaters alike will rejoice. The flavor is more mild than cheddar but it will work.This gooey, melty, umami-rich Vegan Beer Cheese Dip with cream cheese is the perfect appetizer. Use a mini crock pot like the ones I use here to serve directly from so it keeps it warm for a long time!Ĭommon Questions from readers in making this Pretzel Cheese SauceĬan I use Velveeta instead for the cheese sauce for pretzels? I want to say a hard no because I’m not a fan of the texture of Velveeta but it will work just fine.

Having a party and want to keep it warm.

This pretzel dip doesn’t freeze well, the texture changes too much and it becomes clumpy and grainy.

Serve this with homemade pretzels, crackers, soft pretzels, tortilla chips, vegetables or as a sandwich spread.

Make this pretzel sauce ahead of time, it keeps in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 5 days and just warm it up to save even more time.

If you use a stout or dark beer they pair really well with the strong flavors of the pretzel and more filling breads like rye bread. The lighter beers go great with vegetables and mild breads.

I suggest a lager, but a light beer, a stout beer, an Ale Beer or an IPA beer will work.

This cheese sauce uses flour to thicken, keep the temp lower and stir often so it doesn’t get grainy.

Let the flour, milk and beer get a thickness you like before adding all of the flavorings then remove from heat and add the cheese while stirring constantly to incorporate.

Skim milk doesn’t thicken as well so I try to avoid it.

#PRETZEL CHEESE DIP FREE#

Feel free to use 2% or whole milk either works fine.The beer adds a depth and tanginess to the cheese dip. I like a lager but any beer will work.Let the flour mix cook for at least a minute to release the nutty flavor and let the flour really mix in.Start by making a roux, a butter mixed with flour.Mustard- dijon mustard, regular mustard or a grainy mustard will work.

Cayenne Pepper- optional– if you don’t like spicy, omit it.Beer – Lager, Stout, Ale, IPA basically your favorite beer.You can use sharp cheddar cheese or mild cheddar. Cheddar Cheese (I mix both yellow and white) – shred your own instead of buying shredded cheese for faster melting, and avoiding the anti clumping issues with pre-shredded cheese.I’m told by many readers is like the Applebees Beer Cheese Sauce, I love copycat recipes you can make at home and save some money! Grocery List for Beer Cheese Dip Not only does this soft pretzel sauce work for pretzels, but it is amazing over hot sandwiches (try it on pulled pork sliders) but it also works for dipping bread into on cold winter nights. My favorite part about this beer cheese dip is that it doesn’t have to be warm to be one of those dips that you can’t get enough of! While the texture changes a little bit, it works just as well served cold out of the fridge if you want to make it ahead and serve it with vegetables! When I made the super fast version of soft pretzels bites this pretzel dipping sauce is what I made with them! Both done in less than 30 minutes! It was often served at the local pubs alongside German Pretzels. This beer cheese dip is my go-to for a rich velvety cheese dip that you can make in about 15 minutes.īeer cheese is something I had when we were in Germany. Sometimes you need a cheesy dip not made with the tried and true cream cheese. With football season just around the corner, this dip will be perfect for game-day snacking! Pretzel cheese dip or in this case Beer Cheese sauce is velvety, rich with hints of spices in each bite. We love to use this pretzel sauce with our Spicy Brisket Sliders and subbing in a pretzel bun for watching all the football games! Easy to make, super quick with pantry ingredients, this pretzel sauce is perfect for parties for a crowd or an easy cocktail appetizer! Beer Cheese dip is great for pretzels, dipping bread into or slathered over a hot sandwich.