These everything soft pretzel bites are soft, chewy, and irresistible. Serve them with a chipotle cheddar beer cheese dip for a perfect snack.
Perfect for a weekend treat or game day appetizer.
Soft pretzel bites are a crowd-pleasing snack — even better with warm cheese.
Soft pretzels are a favorite in our house, though I don’t make them as often as I should. They aren’t difficult to make, and once you try these everything pretzel bites you’ll want to bake them regularly. I’ve made everything pretzel buns, pretzel bread bowls, and pretzel hot dogs before, and now that the kids love helping with dough, pretzels are going to be a monthly ritual.
These everything soft pretzels have the ideal balance of tender interior and chewy texture. The outsides are golden and finished with classic everything seasoning — sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried onion, dried garlic, and salt. While some mixes include caraway seeds, I leave them out.
Dipped in a chipotle cheddar beer cheese, these pretzel bites shine. They’re ideal for game day or an at-home Oktoberfest moment — grab a beer, warm the dip, and enjoy.
I’ve loved everything seasoning since before it became trendy; I even included a version in my first cookbook. It works best for me on carb-forward foods — bagels, crackers, and of course, pretzels are a perfect match.
On a recent vacation we ordered takeout and tried everything pretzel nuggets. They were perfectly seasoned with a satisfying contrast of soft pretzel and crunchy seasoning. They came with beer cheese dip, which inspired me to adapt my beer cheese recipe by adding chipotle peppers and adobo for a gentle smokiness and a mild kick the whole family enjoyed.
Why these are worth the effort
These pretzel bites require a few steps — mixing, rising, boiling briefly in baking soda water, and baking — but the result is worth it: melty cheese, chewy pretzels, and bright, zippy seasoning.
Everything Soft Pretzel Bites with Chipotle Beer Cheese
Everything Pretzels with Chipotle Beer Cheese
8 people
2 hrs
15 mins
2 hrs 15 mins
Ingredients
Soft Pretzels
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 1 package active dry yeast (about 2¼ teaspoons)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for your workspace
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup baking soda
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup everything seasoning
Chipotle Beer Cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup beer (a lighter wheat beer works well)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, diced
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the chipotle can
- 16 ounces freshly grated white cheddar cheese
Instructions
Soft Pretzels
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the warm water, honey, and yeast. Let sit 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
- Add the flour, salt, and melted butter. Mix with the dough hook until combined. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down and turn onto a lightly floured surface.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 1 inch thick. Cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces to make bite-sized nuggets.
- Place the nuggets on the prepared sheets, cover with a towel, and let rise about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Bring 2 quarts of water to a low boil in a large saucepan. Add the baking soda and reduce to a simmer. Using a slotted spoon, boil the nuggets for 30 seconds, flip, and boil another 30 seconds. Remove to the prepared pans. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Brush each piece with the beaten egg, coating all sides. Sprinkle generously with everything seasoning.
- Bake the bites 12 to 18 minutes, until golden. Serve warm with the chipotle beer cheese.
Chipotle Beer Cheese
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook 1 to 2 minutes until golden and fragrant, forming a roux.
- Whisk in the beer, reduce heat to low, then add the grated cheddar in small handfuls, stirring until smooth. Stir in the diced chipotles and adobo sauce. Serve immediately with the pretzels.
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Melty cheese, chewy pretzels, and lively seasoning — a snack worth making.
They truly are everything.