Pretzel Bites with Gouda Beer Cheese
Nutrition Facts
16 servings Serving Per Container
Serving size 1 serving
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Calories |
270 |
|
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 12g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 40% | |
| Cholesterol 50mg | 16% | |
| Sodium 2510mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% | |
| Sugars 1g | ||
| Includes Added Sugars 1g | 1% | |
| Protein 10g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium 156mg | 10% | |
| Iron 1mg | 4% | |
| Potassium 125mg | 4% | |
Ingredients
- 2 bags Dave's Pizza Dough, 16oz
- 1/3 cup Baking Soda
- 1 each Egg, beaten, egg wash
- 1 tbsp Pretzel Salt, large coarse
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 3 tbsp Flour
- 12 oz Beer, lager, room temperature
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream, room temperature
- 3 cups Gouda Cheese, smoked, {12oz needed}
- 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Chives, garnish, minced
Method of Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Fill a large pot 3/4 of the way full with water and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, slowly add the baking soda.
Step 2
Cut the pizza dough into 4 equal sized pieces and roll each into a long rope.
Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces.
Step 3
Add dough bites, small batches at a time, to the boiling water.
Cook for 30 seconds and remove. Put on a paper towel lined baking sheet.
Step 4
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and transfer dough bites to it.
Brush each bite with the egg wash and sprinkle with the coarse salt.
Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the pretzels are dark and golden brown.
Step 5
Gouda Beer Cheese:
Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the flour and whisk until mixture is toasted and golden brown.
Whisk in a little beer at a time. Add in heavy cream and stir over low heat to thicken.
Mix in gouda and remaining ingredients until combined.
Step 6
Serve cheese warm with pretzel bites.
Enjoy!
