Pretzel Dip

This Pretzel Dip is an irresistible creamy blend of bacon, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and green onions.  It’s easy to make and can be done all in one bowl in just a few short minutes.  This delicious dip is a perfect snack or party appetizer that everyone is going to love!

This easy pretzel dip recipe can be eaten with soft or hard pretzels.  Our favorite way to eat it is with bigger hard pretzel twists because they are sturdy and allow you to get a big scoop of dip in each bite!  Any pretzel size or shape will do though, so feel free to choose your favorite or serve this with a variety!

If you are looking for more appetizer recipes, try a great recipe like: Crunchy Wonton Taco Cups, The Best Oven Baked Zucchini Fries or Oven Roasted Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts.

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• Why You Will Love This
• Ingredients Needed
• Ingredient Substitutions
• Equipment Needed
• Step by Step Instructions
• Expert Tips
• FAQ
• Recipe Variations
• Storing and Freezing
• Other Recipes to Try
• Recipe

Why You Will Love This

• It's creamy. This easy recipe calls for heavy whipping cream, mayonnaise and cream cheese. These all help to create the creamy, delicious texture for this tasty dip which makes it a favorite snack for many!
• The bacon. Cooked and crumbled bacon is mixed into the dip and extra pieces can be sprinkled on top.  Not only does it add great flavor, but it also adds the perfect texture too!
• The sharp cheddar cheese. The sharp tang of the salty cheddar cheese pairs well with the cream cheese, bacon and green onions.
• It's easy. The great thing about this cheesy pretzel dip is that it is made in one bowl and takes about 5 minutes. Super quick, simple and perfect for special occasions, game day or anytime you want to impress a crowd!

Ingredients Needed

Here are notes about some of the ingredients needed to make this perfect dip.

• Heavy whipping cream
• Mayonnaise: Full fat or light works well with this recipe.
• Worcestershire sauce: My favorite is this one, but any brand will work.
• Horseradish: There isn't much horseradish in this, but it adds a great hint of flavor. If horseradish isn't your favorite, you could leave it out.
• Garlic: I like to use minced garlic in a jar for convenience, but 1 clove from a head of garlic would be equivalent to the ½ teaspoon of minced that the recipe calls for. You could also use about ¼ teaspoon garlic powder in place of the fresh garlic.
• Extra sharp cheddar cheese
• Cream cheese: Use room temperature cream cheese. Take it out of the refrigerator about an hour before you plan to use it.
• Green onions
• Hot sauce
• Bacon: You will need 3 pieces of cooked and crumbled bacon.  I like to make a few extra pieces to sprinkle on top.

Ingredient Substitutions

• Heavy whipping cream: Half and half or milk would work, but the heavy whipping cream adds a bit of a richer flavor.
• Extra sharp cheddar cheese: Sharp or mild cheddar would also work, but the extra sharp adds a more pronounced flavor. You could also do a mix of different cheeses based on what you have on hand.
• Cream cheese: Try using ⅓-less fat or fat free cream cheese for a lighter version.
• Mayonnaise: You could replace the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or sour cream for a similar flavor.

This recipe has not been tested with these substitutions or variations. If you give any of these a try, please let me know how it worked out in the comments below!

Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowl: This entire recipe is mixed in one bowl.  I like the option of nested mixing bowls in my kitchen, because options are great!

Step by Step Instructions

This creamy dip might be the easiest thing you've ever made. You only need one bowl.

STEP 1: Put the softened cream cheese, whipping cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, hot sauce, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir this together well.

STEP 2: Add the bacon, shredded cheese and green onions. Stir these in to combine. Place in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.

Expert Tips

Here are some tips and tricks for making this perfect appetizer:

• This great dip is best after it has had time to allow all the flavors to meld together. I like to make it the night before I plan to serve it, but giving it several hours in the fridge works too.
• If you wanted, you could use a hand mixer to combine the ingredients before adding the bacon, cheese and green onions.  I would just mix until it's smooth and then add the remaining ingredients and stir with a spoon.
• Save a few bacon crumbles and sliced green onions to sprinkle on top.
• Double the recipe to ensure you have plenty. It goes fast!

FAQ

Recipe Variations

• If you’d like a bit more heat, add more hot sauce or a dash of cayenne pepper.

Storing and Freezing

Refrigerator

Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Freezer

Freezing this dip is not recommended.

Other Recipes to Try

Check out these recipes to use leftover green onions

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