Cheesy Pretzel Dipping Sauce

internetnut's Note:

I have not tried this recipe. I got this recipe from The Deen Bros. Cookbook. We serve this cheesy dipping sauce with pretzel sticks, but it's also great on everything from broccoli to tortilla chips.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6-8

Yield: 2.0 cups

• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2 cups)
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon deli-style prepared mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce (to taste)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• assorted pretzel, for dipping

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, bring the milk and butter to a boil; reduce heat. Add cheddar cheese; whisk until smooth. Remove from heat. Add cream cheese, sour cream, mustard, and hot sauce; whisk until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Transfer sauce to serving dish. Serve sauce warm with pretzels. If the sauce starts to cool and firm up, heat it in the microwave on low power, stirring frequently.