Appetizer for 9
Pretzel Bites with Cheese Dip
Soft homemade pretzel bites boil briefly before baking, while a jalapeno cheese dip simmers on the stove.
Typical price
$4.52for 4 servings
$1.13 per serving$4.52 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 120 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 9servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.18 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperFlourBaking powder and sodaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 4 1/2 cups ap flour
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg yolk
- sea salt
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 tbsp ap flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tsp dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/5 tsp pepper
- 1 heaping cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
Steps
- Stir the warm water, sugar, yeast, and salt together, then rest for 5 minutes.
- Mix in the flour and 4 tablespoons butter, knead until smooth, and let the dough rise for 45 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 425 F, cut the dough into small pieces, and shape them into bites.
- Boil the 10 cups water with the baking soda, cook the bites for 30 seconds, and place them on a greased baking sheet.
- Brush the bites with egg yolk, sprinkle with sea salt, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan, cook the jalapeno and garlic briefly, whisk in the flour and milk, then stir in the ranch seasoning, pepper, cheddar, and cream cheese until smooth.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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