Appetizer for 9

Pretzel Bites with Cheese Dip

Name: Pretzel Bites with Cheese Dip
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups warm water; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 package active dry yeast; 2 tsp kosher salt; 4 1/2 cups ap flour; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 10 cups water; 2/3 cup baking soda; 1 large egg yolk; sea salt; 1 tbsp butter; 1 jalapeno; 1 tbsp ap flour; 1 cup milk; 1 clove garlic; 2 tsp dry ranch seasoning mix; 1/5 tsp pepper; 1 heaping cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese; 4 oz cream cheese

$4.52for 4120 minServes 9

Soft homemade pretzel bites boil briefly before baking, while a jalapeno cheese dip simmers on the stove.

Photo: carlsbadcravings.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 2.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	2.5 oz	$1.00Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 1 oz$0.30/oz typical	1 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Cream cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.18

Swaps

Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperFlourBaking powder and sodaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

120 minstart to table
Involveddifficulty
9servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.13 per serving$4.52 for 4

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups warm water
1 tbsp sugar
1 package active dry yeast
2 tsp kosher salt
4 1/2 cups ap flour
4 tbsp unsalted butter
10 cups water
2/3 cup baking soda
1 large egg yolk
sea salt
1 tbsp butter
1 jalapeno
1 tbsp ap flour
1 cup milk
1 clove garlic
2 tsp dry ranch seasoning mix
1/5 tsp pepper
1 heaping cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
4 oz cream cheese

Steps

Stir the warm water, sugar, yeast, and salt together, then rest for 5 minutes.
Mix in the flour and 4 tablespoons butter, knead until smooth, and let the dough rise for 45 minutes.
Heat the oven to 425 F, cut the dough into small pieces, and shape them into bites.
Boil the 10 cups water with the baking soda, cook the bites for 30 seconds, and place them on a greased baking sheet.
Brush the bites with egg yolk, sprinkle with sea salt, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan, cook the jalapeno and garlic briefly, whisk in the flour and milk, then stir in the ranch seasoning, pepper, cheddar, and cream cheese until smooth.