Soft Pretzels with Salsa Verde Cheese Sauce
Fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside, these soft pretzels are twisted from scratch and finished with a baking soda bath for that signature chewy crust. Paired with a bold salsa verde cheese sauce made from cheddar, Velveeta, and green salsa, it’s an irresistible combo of comfort and zing. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or anytime you crave salty, melty satisfaction.
Ingredients
Pretzels:
- 1½ cups warm water
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 packet 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 4½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup melted butter
- Non-stick spray
- 10 cups water
- ⅔ cup baking soda
- 1 large egg yolk + 1 Tbsp water
- Pretzel salt
Salsa Verde Cheese Sauce:
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 4 oz Velveeta cheese sauce packet
- ⅓ cup salsa verde
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Proof yeast with water, sugar, and salt.
- Knead in flour and butter; let rise until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 450°F; line and oil pans.
- Shape dough into pretzels; boil in baking soda bath.
- Brush with egg wash, salt, and bake 12–14 minutes.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/soft-pretzels-with-salsa-verde-cheese-sauce/
Notes
- Use coarse sea salt if pretzel salt isn’t available.
- You can make the dough a day ahead and refrigerate overnight.
- Add chopped jalapeños or green chiles to the cheese sauce for extra heat!