Skillet Beer Cheese Dip with Pretzel Bites
Skillet beer cheese dip bakes creamy cheddar, lager, Dijon, and smoky bacon beside golden pretzel bites for the ultimate game-day appetizer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack
- 1/2 cup lager
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons sliced chives
Instructions
- Shape the bites: Heat oven to 400°F. Cut dough into 20 pieces and roll into balls.
- Pretzel the dough: Simmer 6 cups water with baking soda. Boil dough balls for 20 seconds, drain, and arrange around a greased ovenproof skillet.
- Mix the dip: Beat cream cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, lager, Dijon, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and paprika. Spoon into the center.
- Bake: Brush dough with egg and add coarse salt. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until pretzels are golden and dip bubbles.
- Finish: Top the dip with bacon and chives. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers promptly in a covered container. Images are AI-generated illustrations; recipe not kitchen-tested.