Creamy pretzel cheese dip that’s made with just 5 simple ingredients in less than 10 minutes. Once you try it, you’ll make this homemade version over store bought every time! 

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients 

• 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 Tablespoon corn starch (or all-purpose flour)
• 1 cup  milk , plus more as needed
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese or Velveeta
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1-3 teaspoons hot sauce (I prefer Frank’s) , plus more to taste

For serving: Soft pretzels, Tortilla chips, Vegetables

Optional: Cayenne pepper or chili powder

Instructions

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the butter, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute.
• Warm the milk in the microwave 15 to 20 seconds. Slowly pour the milk into the saucepan, while whisking constantly. Continue whisking until thickened (but still pourable). Watch it carefully.
• Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until smooth. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
• Stir in salt and pepper. Add amount of hot sauce you prefer. If the sauce gets too thick, whisk in 1 to 2 Tablespoons warmed milk.

Place in a mini crockpot to keep warm and gooey. If it thickens, reheat in the microwave 15 seconds. Serve with pretzels, tortilla chips, or vegetables.