Savory Pretzel Dip (Printable)
Creamy cheddar dip with Dijon mustard and garlic, perfect for soft pretzels
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 cup (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup (4 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
03 - 2 tablespoons (1 oz) 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 thoroughly until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
02 - Add Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated and mixture is uniform.
03 - Taste the dip and adjust seasoning as desired. Add more salt, pepper, or spices based on personal preference.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle generously with chopped chives or green onions. Serve immediately with warm soft pretzels, or cover and refrigerate. If chilled, allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for optimal texture.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in 15 minutes flat but tastes like something you fussed over for an hour
- The flavor balance is crazy good, creamy without being heavy and just spicy enough to keep you coming back
02 -
- Cold dip straight from the fridge never tastes as good, let it sit out for 10 minutes before serving
- Room temperature cream cheese makes or breaks this recipe, I learned the hard way that microwaving it changes the texture completely
03 -
- A hand mixer gives you the silkiest texture, but a sturdy spoon and some elbow grease works just fine
- Let the dip come to room temperature before serving, it makes such a huge difference in flavor