Description
Creamy Bavarian-style pretzel dip blends German culinary tradition with irresistible tangy flavors. Quick and easy preparation ensures delightful snacking moments you’ll savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 ounces (85 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
Dairy and Creamy Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) mayonnaise
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon horseradish
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup (15 grams) green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy foundation by combining softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and mayonnaise in a mixing bowl. Whisk until achieving a uniform, silky texture, ensuring cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth blending.
- Enhance the mixture’s depth by incorporating Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, horseradish, and minced garlic. Stir thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly and create a robust base.
- Introduce textural elements by gently folding in crispy, crumbled bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and freshly chopped green onions. Mix carefully to maintain ingredient integrity and distribute components uniformly.
- Optimize flavor development by covering the dip and refrigerating for 2-4 hours or ideally overnight. Chilling allows ingredients to meld and intensify their collective taste profile.
- Serve chilled alongside an assortment of pretzels—soft, hard, or twisted—creating an inviting presentation that encourages communal snacking and enjoyment.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese completely at room temperature to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing and easier blending with other ingredients.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying hot sauce and horseradish quantities to suit personal heat preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Use high-quality bacon for enhanced smoky flavor, or swap with turkey bacon for a lighter version catering to health-conscious guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 345 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg