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Ham Twisted Pretzels with Beer Dip

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Mar 13, 2013
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Get the party started right with these easy fresh-baked soft pretzel appetizers wrapped in ham. The rich, cheesy beer dip provides decadent dunking.

Ham Twisted Pretzels with Beer Dip

  • Prep Time 50 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 24
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

Pretzels

  • 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated breadsticks
  • 1 package (2.5 oz) thinly sliced lean ham
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt, if desired

Beer Dip

  • 4 oz cream cheese (from 8-oz package), softened
  • 1/3 cup regular or nonalcoholic beer
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded Cheddar-American cheese blend (1 oz)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Grease large cookie sheet with shortening or spray with cooking spray. Unroll breadstick dough; separate into 12 breadsticks. Cut each breadstick lengthwise in half.
  • Step 
    2
    On work surface, roll each piece of dough into 9-inch rope. Cut each slice of ham into 4 equal strips. Wrap 2 pieces ham around each rope (in a candy cane pattern). Tie each rope into a loose knot. Place on cookie sheet. Brush with egg. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown on top and golden brown on bottom.
  • Step 
    4
    Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, beat cream cheese, beer and mayonnaise with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Stir in cheese blend. Microwave uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once, until heated through. Serve dip with pretzels.

Nutrition

220 Calories
12g Total Fat
8g Protein
20g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
220
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat
5g
25%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
50mg
17%
Sodium
490mg
20%
Potassium
90mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
3g
Protein
8g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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