Soft Pretzels or Breadsticks With Swiss Cheese Dip

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Soft Pretzels or Breadsticks With Swiss Cheese Dip recipe for a savory snack
in Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package refrigerated breadstick dough
1 egg white , lightly beaten
coarse salt , for sprinkling on pretzels
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 1/8 cups grated swiss cheese ( melted )
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1 dash pepper ( optional )
1 dash salt ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
281
Sugar
1g
Fat
18g
Soft Pretzels or Breadsticks With Swiss Cheese Dip is a classic appetizer that satisfies the savory cravings. The pretzels or breadsticks are delicious on their own, but they are elevated even more with a creamy and tangy Swiss cheese dip. This snack is perfect for movie nights, game nights, or parties, and can be easily made in a short amount of time. The contrast between the crispy outside and soft inside of the pretzels or breadsticks adds an extra layer of texture to this delightful snack.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.Unroll breadstick dough and separate into 12 strips. Twist each strip into a pretzel shape or leave as straight breadsticks and place onto a baking sheet.
3.Brush each pretzel or breadstick with beaten egg white and sprinkle with coarse salt.
4.Place in oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
5.While the pretzels or breadsticks are baking, melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
6.Gradually pour in half-and-half, whisking constantly until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
7.Stir in the grated swiss cheese until melted and smooth. Add in Tabasco sauce, pepper, and salt to taste.
8.Remove pretzels or breadsticks from oven and serve warm with the Swiss cheese dip for dipping.

PROS

These soft pretzels or breadsticks are quick and easy to make and are perfect for a savory snack.

The Swiss cheese dip is creamy and delicious, adding an extra layer of flavor to the pretzels or breadsticks.

CONS

These pretzels or breadsticks are high in calories and carbohydrates, and the Swiss cheese dip is high in fat.

Should be consumed in moderation as a part of a healthy diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe includes the health benefits of swiss cheese which is good for building strong bones as it’s rich in calcium. The Tabasco sauce used in this recipe aids in digestion and metabolism because it contains chili peppers with capsaicin. The coarse salt used in this recipe includes iodine which is good for thyroid health and the half and half used is rich in Vitamin D.

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