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Soft Pretzel Nuggets with Beer Cheese

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

Serves 12
Ready in 35 mins
Prep time 13 mins
Cooking time 22 mins
236 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 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
> 1/2 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
> 1/2 (12 oz) bottle brown or amber ale
> 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

Steps

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.
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.
3
Brush the dough balls with the egg. Sprinkle with the salt. Bake 12–15 min., until deep golden brown.
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.
5
Serve cheese sauce with warm pretzel nuggets.

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