Creamy Pretzel Cheese Dip (Printable Version)

A rich, velvety blend of cheddar and mozzarella perfect for warm pretzels. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 2 cups whole milk
03 - 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 2 ounces cream cheese, cubed

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06 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

# Directions:

01 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until bubbling but not browned.
02 - Slowly pour in milk while whisking constantly to eliminate lumps. Continue cooking and whisking until mixture thickens, approximately 3–4 minutes.
03 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese cubes until completely melted and incorporated.
04 - Add shredded sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Stir continuously until smooth and fully melted.
05 - Mix in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and Dijon mustard. Remove from heat and serve immediately with warm pretzels.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, making it perfect for sudden cravings or unexpected guests
  • The texture is restaurant quality smooth, without any graininess or separation
  • It reheats beautifully so you can make it ahead and still have that just melted experience
02 -
  • Never use pre shredded cheese because the anti caking coating prevents it from melting into that smooth texture you want
  • If you must make this ahead, reheat it gently with a splash of milk while whisking constantly to restore the creaminess
  • The dip will continue to thicken as it cools, so plan to serve it immediately or keep it warm in a small slow cooker
03 -
  • Grate your cheese from a block for the smoothest melting experience possible
  • Room temperature cream cheese incorporates faster and prevents any lumps in your final dip

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