Is there anything more satisfying than pretzel bites? Deliciously doughy, and perfect with a cheese sauce dip, they’re undeniably one of the best comfort foods out there.

The story goes that pretzels were first created by a monk in Italy a long time ago. He apparently folded into a shape resembling a child crossing its arms in prayer, and that’s how these delicious bites of heaven (see what we did there) were first created.

If you’re like us and you tend to avoid dough-based products that need proving (we’re all about that instant gratification) then you’ll absolutely love this next recipe.

Featuring only two ingredients, these pretzels are not only incredibly easy to make, but there’s no waiting involved for the dough to rise, and you will have the bites in front of you and ready to eat in a grand total of 22 minutes.

The cheese sauce itself has more ingredients than the pretzels and is a little more technical- so it’s up to you want to skip this step and include your own dip.

Garlic mayo is also a perfect companion for this tasty appetizer!

If you do decide to make the cheese sauce, then you can get started on this once your pretzels are in the oven. This recipe is so simple and easy, that it involves absolutely no rushing around your kitchen like a headless chicken. Now that’s what we like to hear!

It goes without saying that it’s best to eat these pretzel bites when they’re fresh out of the oven. The warm dough will practically melt in your mouth, and the cheese will be deliciously gooey and at the perfect temperature.

Take a look at the ingredients and method required to make this delicious appetizer below:

Ingredients:

Pretzel Bites

• 1 cup Self-rising Flour
• 1 tbsp Pretzel salt
• 2 tbsp Butter, melted
• 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt

Cheese Sauce

• 2 tbsp Butter
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tsp Flour
• Salt & pepper to taste

Method:

Pretzel Bites

1. Mix the self-rising flour and Greek yogurt in a stand mixer at low speed.

2. Knead until a ball forms, making sure to add more flour if the dough is too sticky.

3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and cut into four wedges.

1. With your saucepan on high heat, add the butter.

2. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for a minute