Pretzel Bites with Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Sauce

May 14, 2013

After traveling 2150 miles over the past few days, all I really wanted to do yesterday was go for a nice, long run to stretch my legs and get my body back in alignment! As soon as I woke, however, I realized that I had caught the cold that my husband and adorable niece had been fighting over the weekend. It’s hard to run when walking across the house makes you start coughing!

For the Pretzel Bites
1 1/2 C warm water
2 tbsp light brown sugar
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
6 tbsp butter, melted
2 1/2 tsp salt
4 1/2 -5 C all-purpose flour
1/4 C baking soda
3 quarts water
1 egg white
1 tbsp cold water
coarse salt
For the Cheese Sauce
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
3/4 C milk
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp white pepper
1 large jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 1/2 C cheddar cheese (I used a combination of regular and sharp cheddar)

Combine water, sugar, yeast, and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix until combined. Let sit 5 minutes. Add the salt and 4 1/2 cups flour and mix on low-speed (using dough hook) until combined....
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Nutritions

Calories
458

Sodium
638mg
26% DV

Fat
15g
23% DV

Protein
19g
38% DV

Carbs
76g
26% DV

Fiber
6g
25% DV

Snack Baked