SOFT PRETZEL NUGGETS WITH BEER CHEESE


BEER AND FOOD


Just try stopping your guests from inhaling these warm, chewy pretzel bites, paired with a delectable cheese sauce seasoned with spicy mustard.


PREP TIME 13 MIN. – COOK TIME 22 MIN. READY IN 35 MIN. – SERVINGS 12


5 cups water 1


/3 cup baking soda


16 oz fresh or frozen pizza dough, room temperature 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 large egg, beaten 2 tsp coarse salt


8 oz extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 1 tbsp cornstarch ½ (12 oz) can evaporated milk ½ (12 oz) bottle brown or amber ale 2 tbsp Dijon mustard


STEP 1 Preheat oven to 450°F. Place the water in a large pot and stir in the baking soda. Heat to a boil on high. Line a large baking sheet with parchment. STEP 2 Meanwhile, with lightly floured hands, roll pizza dough into 1-inch balls. Gently add the dough balls to the boiling water. Cook 1 min., stirring gently. With a slotted spoon, remove the dough balls, shaking off excess liquid, and place on lined baking sheet, spacing ½-inch apart. STEP 3 Brush the dough balls with the egg. Sprinkle with the salt. Bake 12–15 min., until deep golden brown. STEP 4 While pretzels bake, coarsely grate the Cheddar and, in a medium bowl, toss with the cornstarch until well coated. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, beer, and mustard. Heat on medium-high until hot and slightly steaming but not boiling, stirring often. Whisk in the Cheddar by handfuls until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. STEP 5 Serve cheese sauce with warm pretzel nuggets.


Per serving: 225 calories, 10g fat, 4g saturated fat, 42mg cholesterol, 1000mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 1g sugar, 10g protein


PAIRING GUIDE


American Amber This reddish-brown beer has a


smooth and slightly toasty flavor with just a hint of bitterness. serve it with


grilled sausage and peppers, or a Cheddar cheeseburger


White Ale (Witbier)


This pale, cloudy beer often


gets a lemon or orange garnish to match its light, citrusy taste. serve it with


steamed mussels, sushi, or Greek salad


Stout


This dark beer’s roasted bittersweet coffee flavor is often paired with add-ins like oatmeal and cocoa. serve it with


steak and mashed potatoes, or rich chocolate desserts


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IPA This hazy beer-geek favorite is


hoppy, bitter, and piney, with lots of juicy tropical and citrus flavor. serve it with grilled chicken, fish tacos, or pad Thai


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