Beer Cheese Brat Dip with Pretzel Bites

Name: Beer Cheese Brat Dip with Pretzel Bites
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dinner rolls; 3/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 4 smoked fully cooked bratwurst, cut in 1/4-inch thick half-moons (about 9 oz); 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed and softened; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz); 1/4 cup lager style beer; 1 tablespoon sliced green onion

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Prep 40 min
Total 40 min
Servings 8

When it comes to making a game day appetizer that wins every time, beer cheese dip is our go-to. But when that feels overdone, this cheesy beer brat dip takes traditional up a notch for a play everyone will get on their feet for! MORE+ LESS-

By Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated August 13, 2018

Make with

Pillsbury Crescents

Ingredients

can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

3/4

cup water

teaspoon baking soda

teaspoon coarse salt

teaspoon vegetable oil

1/2

cup chopped onion

smoked fully cooked bratwurst, cut in 1/4-inch thick half-moons (about 9 oz)

package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed and softened

cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

1/4

cup lager style beer

tablespoon sliced green onion

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 375°F.
2

Unroll dough, and separate into 4 rectangles. Press seams together to seal. Cut each rectangle into 4 long strips about 1x6 inches. Lightly roll each strip to form a rope, and twist each piece into a knot. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. In small cup, mix water and baking soda, stirring until dissolved. Brush each dough knot with water mixture; sprinkle with coarse salt. Discard remaining water mixture. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
3

Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bratwurst; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through. Carefully stir in cream cheese, Cheddar cheese and beer; pan will be full. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until cheeses are completely melted. Remove from heat; top with green onions, and serve with pretzel bites.

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Expert Tips

Nonalcoholic beer can be used instead of lager in this recipe.
Want some spice? Top dip with jalapeño slices.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 370
Calories from Fat: 260

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 29g; 44%
Saturated Fat 14g 69% Trans Fat 1/2g
Cholesterol: 60mg; 21%
Sodium: 1040mg; 43%
Potassium: 130mg; 4%
Total Carbohydrate: 16g; 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 6g
Protein: 10g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%; 10%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 15%; 15%
Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;