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Keto Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese

Using a low-carb beer combined with cheese and spices is the perfect dip for pretzel bites, tortilla chips or veggies. This beer cheese is low-carb and packed with flavor, which will score big points with friends on game day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 1 large baking sheet
  • 1 Medium sauce pan
  • 1 Large spoon
  • 1 Set of tongs
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Basting brush

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pretzel Bites:
  • 2 cups Almond flour
  • 1 Tbsp Baking powder
  • 3 cups Mozzarella, shredded
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 Tbsp Salt
  • 1 tsp. Xanthum gum
  • For the Beer Cheese:
  • 12 Tbsp. Butter
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. 1/2 tsp. Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper
  • Dash of hot sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 1 can Next Beer made by Bud Light
  • 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray generously with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together almond flour and baking powder in a bowl.
  • Microwave mozzarella and cream cheese in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval until the mixture is smooth.
  • Add dry ingredients to the cheese mixture and stir.
  • Add eggs and mix until smooth.
  • Divide dough into 16 portions. Roll into balls. and place on the baking sheet. Using a knife, cut an X on the top of the dough ball.
  • Combine the egg and some water in a small bowl to form an egg wash. Brush the pretzel balls with the egg wash using a basting brush.
  • Sprinkle the tops of the pretzel balls with coarse salt.
  • Bake for 12 minutes. Then, broil at 200 degrees for 2 minutes, watching carefully, so they do not burn.
  • In a saucepan, heat the cheese and milk until the cheese is melted and smooth. You can add more cheese if you want a thicker consistency.
  • Add all the spices, Worcestershire, hot sauce and Dijon mustard. Stir until combined.
  • Add the beer and stir until the foam dissipates and all ingredients are heated through. You want the beer cheese to be smooth, but not really thick so that it is dippable.
  • Serve the beer cheese with the pretzel bites. Break the pretzel bites in half to dip in the cheese.