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    Beer Cheese Pretzel Bites

    Published on January 12, 2022 by theseasidebaker Last Modified on January 12, 2022 / Leave a Comment

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    Looking for a quick and easy appetizer for your next gathering? These beer cheese pretzel bites are perfect for game day, potlucks, or for anytime!

    white plate with a few beer cheese stuffed pretzel bites and one broken open to see the cheese

    Crispy, warm pretzel bread filled with melted cheddar and pepperjack cheese, these Beer Cheese Pretzel bites are the perfect grab n’ go appetizer! With a burst of melted cheese in every bite, everyone will love them!

    These delicious beer cheese pretzel bites are the perfect appetizer for game day, graduation parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy snack! Since the cheese is sealed in the pretzel, there’s no mess, making them the perfect finger food. 

    black plate with a pile of beer cheese pretzel rolls stacked on it

    WHY WE LOVE BEER CHEESE PRETZEL BITES

    I love hosting parties, but I don’t want to spend hours making appetizers and snacks for my guests. So, I’m always looking for delicious, quick, and easy solutions. Here’s why we love these beer cheese pretzel bites:

    hand breaking apart a beer cheese pretzel roll

    • Perfect finger food-Who wants to do a ton of dishes after their guests leave? Not me! I love these little bites because they are the perfect finger foods for parties. 
    • Cheesy and delicious- What’s better than bread and cheese?! These little bites are filled with cheesy goodness that everyone will love!
    • Quick and easy- With just 10-minutes of prep, you can have these appetizers ready to go in just 20-minutes making them a quick and easy finger food. 

    ingredients laid out to make beer cheese stuffed pretzel rolls

    INGREDIENTS/SHOPPING LIST 

    • Cheddar cheese block
    • Pepper jack cheese block
    • Cornstarch
    • Garlic salt
    • Red pepper flakes
    • Wheat beer- such as an hefeweizen. A hoppy IPA or Belgian beer will work here too.  
    • Pizza dough
    • Baking soda
    • One egg

    SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS

    • Substitute the cheese: You don’t have to use cheddar and pepper jack. You can use whatever cheese blocks you prefer. Cheddar melts the easiest. 
    • Add seasalt: If you want to have the classic pretzel flavor, you can use sea salt instead of the garlic and red pepper flake mixture. 

    white plate with beer cheese stuffed pretzel roll cut in half to show melty cheese

    RECOMMENDED TOOLS TO MAKE THIS RECIPE 

    • Baking sheet
    • Cheese grater
    • Mixing bowls
    • Saucepan
    • Rolling pin
    • Measuring cups and spoons

    HOW TO MAKE BEER CHEESE PRETZEL BITES

    Perfect for gatherings, these beer cheese pretzel bites are quick and easy to whip up. Make sure your pizza crust is at room temperature before you begin!

     

    1. First, preheat your oven to 400℉. Then, heat a saucepan over medium heat. 
    2. Using a cheese grater, shred the cheese into a medium mixing bowl. grated cheese into a large glass bowl
    3. Toss the cheese with cornstarch and add 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Stir to combine.tossing the grated cheese in large glass bowl with spices 
    4. Add the cheese mixture to the saucepan and pour in the wheat beer. Stir the cheese until melted. 
    5. Remove the melted cheese from the heat, and let it cool in a bowl. allowing the melted beer cheese to cool in a pan
    6. Boil 6 cups of water in a large pot.
    7. Next, roll out the pizza dough ¼ inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Then, cut the dough into 3x3 inch squares. cutting the pizza bread dough into 36 small squares
    8. Add a tablespoon of the cheese into the center of each dough square. adding the cheese to the center of the pizza dough square and pinching the edges shut
    9. Gather the edges of the dough into the center over the cheese. Then, pinch it to seal it and roll the dough between your palms to form a ball. forming the stuffed beer cheese pretzel into balls
    10. Once the water is boiling, add the baking soda. Then, immediately add the pretzel balls to the boiling water and cook for 30-45 seconds. boiling the pretzel balls in a large pot
    11. Remove the pretzel balls from the water and place them onto the baking sheet. 
    12. Combine garlic salt and red pepper flakes in a small ramekin.
    13. Then, combine the egg and water in a small bowl and whisk well. 
    14. Brush the pretzel balls with the egg wash, and then sprinkle them with the garlic mixture. placing the boiled pretzel balls on a teal baking sheet and brushing with the melted butter mixture
    15. Bake the pretzel bites for 10-minutes. 

    TIPS 

    • Cheese will harden. As it cools it will slightly harden. This is ok because it will make it easy to stuff the pretzels. 
    • Make sure the balls are sealed. You don’t want any cheese dripping out of your pretzel balls, so make sure you pinch them to seal them well. 
    • Roll into balls gently. Once you’ve sealed the dough, roll it gently in your hand so that it forms a ball. Too much pressure can break the seal. 

    the baked beer cheese pretzel balls on a wire cooling rack

    STORAGE TIPS 

    • Since these pretzel bites are filled with beer cheese, you will need to refrigerate any leftovers. 
    • Store them in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. 
    • To reheat, microwave for a few seconds or bake at 350°F for 5 minutes.

    up close photo of the baked stuffed pretzel balls on a black wire cooling rack

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Are these pretzel bites spicy?

    Since they are made with pepper jack cheese and red pepper flakes, these beer cheese pretzel bites do have a little kick to them. I don’t think they are too spicy, but they may be too spicy for the kiddos. 

    What’s a ramekin?

    A ramekin is a small round baking dish. It kind of looks like a dipping sauce bowl. If you don’t have one, you can use a small bowl instead.  

    styled photo of the beer cheese pretzel balls on wire rack with plate full of rolls in the background

    Is beer cheese the same as pub cheese?

    Technically no, but pub cheese is sometimes made with beer. So, the terms are used interchangeably from time to time. Since pub cheese isn’t always made with beer, the homemade cheese in this recipe is not pub cheese. 

    up close photo of a beer cheese filled pretzel ball broken in half to see the melty cheese

    Can beer cheese get you drunk?

    You will NOT get drunk off this recipe. When cooking with beer, most of the alcohol has evaporated off, and what is left is very miniscule. So, it is safe to serve to even your littlest of guests. 

    OTHER APPETIZERS YOU MAY ENJOY

    • Cheesy Meatball Crescent Ring
    • Smoked salmon 7-Layer Dip- serve with crackers
    • Fig and Mascarpone Cracker Appetizer
    • Roasted Grape Brie Crostini

     

    white plate with a few beer cheese stuffed pretzel bites and one broken open to see the cheese
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    Beer Cheese Pretzel Bites 
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    10 mins
     

    Crispy, warm pretzel bread filled with melted cheddar and pepperjack cheese!

    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: beer cheese recipe, easy football appetizer, easy pretzel recipe, superbowl food
    Servings: 9 servings
    Author: Jackie
    Ingredients
    • 8 oz cheddar cheese block
    • 4 oz pepper jack cheese block
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon garlic salt divided
    • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes divided
    • ½ cup wheat beer ie hefeweizen
    • 1 pound pizza dough
    • ¼ cup baking soda
    • 1 large egg +2 tablespoons water egg wash
    Instructions
    1. Preheat the oven to 400* and heat a saucepan over medium heat.
    2. Shred the cheese then add to a medium mixing bowl and toss with corn starch, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Add to the saucepan and pour in the beer. Stir until melted. Remove from heat and pour cheese into a bowl. As it cools it will slightly harden, making it easy to stuff the pretzels.
    3. In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
    4. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured wooden cutting board to ¼” thick. Cut into 3“ x 3“ squares.
    5. Add a tablespoon of cheese into the center of each dough square. Gather the edges of the dough into the center over the cheese and pinch to seal. Roll between your palms to form into a ball.
    6. Once water is boiling, carefully add baking soda. Immediately add pretzel balls to the boiling water and cook for 30 to 45 seconds. Remove from water with a slotted spoon and place onto a baking sheet.
    7. Combine garlic salt and red pepper flakes in a small ramekin.
    8. Combine egg and water in a small bowl and whisk well to prepare egg wash. Brush pretzel balls with the egg wash then immediately sprinkle with garlic salt and red pepper flakes.
    9. Place pretzel bites into the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
    10. Serve warm and enjoy!
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