Mini Pretzel Dogs with Beer Cheese
Mini pretzel dogs with beer cheese recipe is a nice change from regular pigs in a blanket.
You can get a little more fancy and use homemade pizza crust if you like, but I took the easy route and used the Pillsbury pizza crust in a tube.
And for the mini hot dogs I am going with these adorable little cocktail smokies.
How to make mini pretzel dogs with beer cheese
First use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into about 40 smaller strips.
There are about 40 of the Little Smokies in the package, and I aimed for a size that would be perfect to wrap around the mini hot dogs.
Wrap each strip of dough around each mini hot dog overlapping slightly.
And while you are wrapping, bring 8 cups of water to a boil and add a half cup baking soda.
By the time all of the pretzel dogs are wrapped, the water should be at least close to a boil.
Drop a few of the pretzel dogs at a time into the boiling water with baking soda for just about 10 to 14 seconds.
Remove them with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet.
I did have a few where the pizza crust came undone… but no worries.
I simply rewrapped as I placed them on the baking sheet.
Once all of the pretzel dogs have taken their baking soda bath, simply brush them with a beaten egg.
Then a little sprinkle of kosher salt over top and place in a 425 degree oven for 12 to 14 minutes.
While the pretzel dogs are in the oven you can make the beer cheese.
First bring a cup each of heavy cream and beer along with some mustard and Worcestershire sauce to a boil.
Reduce the heat to simmer for a few minutes.
Then stir in two cups of shredded cheese, I used Mexican blend.
Remove the pretzel dogs from the oven once they are golden brown how you like.
Mini pretzel dogs with beer cheese is sure to be a hit at any party or game day celebration!
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If you like mini pretzel dogs with beer cheese, you might also like these recipes…
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Mini Pretzel Dogs with Beer Cheese
Mini Pretzel Dogs with Beer Cheese could be a fun snacky dinner, appetizer, or game day snack… easy recipe to make and so yummy!
Ingredients
- 1 tube/ package pizza crust (I used Pillsbury)
- 1 14 oz package mini hot dogs/ cocktail sausages (approx. 40 in a package)
- 8 cups water
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1 egg beaten in a bowl
- kosher salt
- 1 cup beer of choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 cups shredded cheese (I used Mexican blend)
Instructions
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Remove the pizza crust from the tube and unroll it on a flat surface. Use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into about 40 pieces, aim for the size that would wrap around one of the mini hot dogs.
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Wrap each piece of dough around each mini hot dog overlapping slightly.
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Put the water in a pot on the stove over high heat. Bring to a boil and add the baking soda.
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Drop a few of the mini pretzel dogs into the water for 10 to 14 seconds and remove with a slotted spoon. Repeat with the remaining pretzel dogs.
Note: If a few become unwrapped, just wrap them again after the water bath.
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Place the pretzel dogs on a baking sheet, brush with the beaten egg, and sprinkle kosher salt over top. Place in a 425 degree oven on the middle rack for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.
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While the pretzel dogs are baking, set a saucepan over medium heat and add the beer, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to simmer 4 to 5 minutes stirring a few times.
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Add the cheese to the sauce pan and stir until melted. Serve the mini pretzel dogs with the beer cheese for dipping.
Note: The beer cheese will thicken more as it comes to room temperature.
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