Nuts & Pretzel Bites with Cheese Sauce
Savory summertime snacking. | 4 Servings
- Wheat
- Milk
- Tree Nuts
Move over, bar nuts! We just can’t get enough of this combo: poppable pretzel bites and crunchy flavored nuts = appetizer bliss! The pretzels are soft, salty, and satisfying and served with silky homemade white cheddar cheese sauce. When paired with crunchy Memphis-style BBQ cashews and cinnamon sugar-coated, salted caramel-glazed almonds, you won’t be able to get enough. It’s the perfect texture combo for all your cravings! Nutrition values for a 1 oz serving of Memphis Style BBQ Cashews is as follows: Calories: 150, Fat: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 260 mg, Carbohydrate: 11 g, Sugar: 6 g, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 4 g. Nutrition values for a 1 oz serving of Salted Caramel Churro Almonds is as follows: Calories: 130, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 135 mg, Carbohydrate: 15 g, Sugar: 13 g, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 3 g. Nutrition values for a ¼ bundle serving of pretzel and cheese bites is as follows: Calories: 300, Fat: 18 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 130 mg, Carbohydrate: 6 g, Sugar: 3 g, Fiber: 0 g, Protein: 2 g.*
Ingredients
6 ounce
Pretzel Bites
(Contains: Wheat)
4 ounce
Cream Sauce Base
(Contains: Milk)
2 ounce
White Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Memphis Style BBQ Cashews
(Contains: Tree Nuts)
1 unit
Salted Caramel Churro Almonds
(Contains: Milk, Tree Nuts)
1 unit
Grand Cru Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
Cooking Steps
Spray tops of pretzel bites with water, then sprinkle with salt. (If desired, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake salted pretzel bites until warmed, 3 minutes.)
Heat cream sauce base in a small pot over medium-low heat. Bring to a low simmer and cook, whisking, until sauce begins to thicken, 1 minute. Reduce heat to low; slowly add in cheese, whisking constantly. Cook until cheese has melted and sauce has thickened; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with BBQ cashews, churro-inspired almonds, and cheese sauce on the side.
RECIPE SUGGESTION: (Additional ingredients not included.) Want to jazz up your pretzel bites? After spraying with water, sprinkle with your favorite spices. We love everything bagel seasoning, granulated garlic, or chili-lime salt!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the cheese sauce and pretzels, though some found it bland. The BBQ cashews and churro almonds received mixed reviews.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to put together, making it great for snacking or entertaining. Some suggested baking the pretzels longer for better texture.
- Suggestions: Consider adding mustard or spice to the cheese sauce for more depth. Pairing with fruit like apple helps balance the saltiness 🍎.
- Portions: Several mentioned wanting more pretzels to match the amount of cheese sauce. Some found it sufficient; others said it wasn't enough for four.
- Pairings: Customers enjoyed combining this with other dishes like burger bars. The Grand Cru cheese was a pleasant surprise for many.
Reviews from our home cooks
I am not a pretzel fan, and I'm pretty picky about soft pretzels. These were actually very good, and the cheese and cheese sauce were delicious. The nuts are a fun supplement and were a surprise to me!
Fun and festive plate. Very easy to put together. The nuts were both delicious and very different. The grand cru cheese was better than expected. Pretzel bites were a fun change from crackers or crostini.
Love the cheese sauce! Great with pretzels. The hard cheese was tasty too. We liked the churro almonds but not the BBQ. Shared with a friend.
Love the pretzels and cheese dip. The cheese and nuts all together make a nice variety for an appetizer plate.
Nuts were great, pretzel bites were fine, cheese sauce was incredibly bland.
There is double the amount of cheese sauce you need for the pretzels
Really enjoyed the cheese sauce and pretzels. It was like fondu but easier.
Great value for money when on sale, though more pretzel bites wouldn't hurt😉 The cheese and bbq cashews were newfound loves for us.
Would be 5 stars if the sauce had a kick of either booze or spicy heat, some more depth somehow. Maybe a tiny bit of mustard. Seemed very one-note.
Could use a fruit to help cut through the cheese and salt. We added apple and it was quite nice
