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) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count); 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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Total 40 min
Servings 8

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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!

by: Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated Aug 13, 2018

Make With

Pillsbury Crescents

Ingredients

1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
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

Steps

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.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Nonalcoholic beer can be used instead of lager in this recipe.
tip 2
Want some spice? Top dip with jalapeño slices.

Nutrition Information

370 Calories, 29g Total Fat, 10g Protein, 16g Total Carbohydrate, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 370

Calories from Fat: 260

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;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.