Looking for what to dip pretzels in? Look no further than these 50 amazing recipes! Whether dipping hard pretzels, soft pretzels, pretzel sticks, tortilla dips, or crunchy veggies, these easy dip recipes are the answer!
Is there anything better than a big pile of pretzels at a party? No matter where you are, most people love pretzels. They are salty and oh-so satisfying! They are a great way to feed a lot of people on a budget too!
When football season comes around and we are watching the football games, there is always a large bowl of pretzels in front of the television. If I am feeling motivated, I'll make my family a batch of homemade soft pretzels, but they are just as happy to have a bag of pretzel sticks from the grocery store.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pretzels
If you have leftover pretzels for a party, the best way to store them is in an airtight container or in a Ziploc bag. You want to keep them from the air, so they do not get stale.
Just like anything else, you should eat them in moderation. They can be a great afternoon snack for kids if they are dipped in a high protein dip, like peanut butter, Greek yogurt, or hummus. They are high in carbs, so if you are low carb or watching your carbs, it's best to eat them in moderation.
The Best Types of Pretzels for Dipping
- Pretzel Rods
- Pretzels Twists
- Homemade pretzels nuggets. These sourdough pretzels can be made into large pretzels, but pretzel nuggets are ideal for dipping! They are my favorite soft pretzels!
- Hard sourdough pretzels
- Pretzel Sticks
- 3 ingredient soft pretzel bites. If you don't have time to wait for the pretzel dough to rise, use this recipe for 3 ingredient pretzel bites!
What To Serve With Pretzels
- Beer. The salty taste of the pretzels goes perfectly with your favorite beer! Whether a dark beer or a light beer, it's a perfect combination for pretzels.
- Chips. Pretzels and chips are another classic combination. Make your own baked tortilla chips, or buy a bag of your favorite pita chips or tortilla chips to go along with all these different dips.
- Crudité. A tray of fresh veggies is always a great idea when feeding a crowd. It gives people a lighter option to eat between pretzels.
- Charcuterie Board. Pretzels can be added to a large charcuterie board filled with cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, pepper jack cheese,
What To Dip Pretzels In
- Spicy Brown Mustard
- Peanut Butter
- Dijon Mustard
- Nutella. The classic chocolate hazelnut dip!
- Honey Mustard
This Instant Pot hummus comes together in a little over an hour and is delicious! You do not have to soak the beans, so you can make it same day. The instant pot does all the work for you!
This creamy vegan honey mustard recipe is the perfect sweet and tangy topping and/or dipping sauce for just about everything. This dressing is made with four easy-to-find ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to make.
Learn how to make this delicious dessert pumpkin spice hummus. Healthy sweet dessert hummus is a wonderful snack for the whole family. It is wholesome, nutritious, and ready in under 10 minutes.
Sun dried tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and almonds are blended together to make this simple, rich, Pesto Rosso also known as sun dried tomato pesto. Serve this pesto on your favorite pasta, on top of grilled chicken, or slathered on a thick piece of sourdough bread!
This simple cheese dip is perfect dipping sauce for soft pretzel, chips, and other snacks! Make with only butter, flour, milk, and cheese, you can whip up a batch of this delicious cheese sauce in 10 minutes!
For all my fellow cheese-aholics who also enjoy a good brew, this Basic Beer Cheese Dip combines creamy Cheddar and Monterey Jack with your favorite ale to make the perfect bring-the-brewery-home treat in one pot! in less than twenty minutes you’ll have a creamy, cheesy, hoppy, dipping delight.
This sweet and spicy mustard is perfect for dipping pretzels into or using as a spread for ham sandwiches. Bottle this up into cute jars and give as gifts during the holidays!
Spicy, creamy, and ready in under 30 minutes, this Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a hit at any party! Perfect to add to your appetizer spread for the big game, serve this dip with chips, carrots, or celery for a crowd-pleasing dish your guests will love!
Just 6 ingredients makes this scrumptious Onion Dill Dip. It's creamy and full of onion flavor.
This cheesy chicken corn dip is so easy to make without turning the oven on, and the creamy dip is perfect for salty pretzels!
Homemade bang bang sauce is mildly sweet, slightly spicy, and will take any dip-worthy foods from good to GREAT! Using only 5 ingredients, you probably have everything you need to make a batch right now.
This Chocolate Dessert Hummus recipe is a healthy, simple dip! Serve with your favorite fruits, cookies, or pretzels. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan.
If you actually are a cheese lover and want more extra cheesy flavor in your snacks or recipes then you've come the right way up! You can try this cheese dip with pretzels and you will fall in love with the combo!
Sweet, salty, and creamy, this whipped feta dip with honey is satisfying and made entirely in the food processor! Dip crackers, pretzels, pineapple, apples, or your favorite fruit for an amazing dessert!
This whipped ricotta dip with honey and herbs is fresh and light, with a hint of sweetness and fragrant herbs. A quick and easy dip for your pretzels!
BBQ Ranch Chicken Dip is packed with sweet and smoky flavor, and plenty of ooey gooey cheese! This simple party dip is beyond easy to make, and everyone asks for the recipe. Perfect dip for pretzels, chips, or raw veggies!
This homemade nacho cheese sauce recipe is absolutely delicious, full of flavour and easy to make with a few simple real food ingredients.
All you need to make this delicious, healthy apple dip is 3 ingredients and a food processor! This Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip is easy to make and full of good for you probiotics, not to mention loaded with sweet caramel!
You can make this restaurant-style Tequila Queso Fundido at home for a decadent and indulgent cheese dip with a hint of tequila. This queso dip pairs perfectly with pretzels and a margarita!
Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip) is a versatile, savory-sweet Middle Eastern dip. Delicious as a dip for pita, pretzels, or veggies!
There are only 3 ingredients needed for this tasty Chili Cheese Dip, perfect for potlucks, parties and football games!
This Middle Eastern garlic sauce packs a punch with tons of fresh garlic. It is a kicked-up version of garlic aioli and is perfect for dipping.
This shrimp and crab dip would be perfect with pretzels. Bonus: It feeds a crowd.
Tart, sweet, spicy, and creamy, this cranberry jalapeno dip has it all! Repurpose that leftover cranberry sauce into a delicious dip to snack on while watching the big game! This festive holiday appetizer is a crowd pleaser and could not be easier to make!
Smoky, Spicy and Sweet, this yogurt-based accompaniment can be used both as a dip and a salad dressing. Versatile is the best word to describe this dressing: we use it on summer salads, to go with poultry, for various fritters and even as a dip for tortilla crisps and pretzels!
Yum Yum Sauce isn't just for a Japanese steakhouse! Use this creamy sauce on nearly anything. Sandwiches, wraps, seafood, chicken, fish and pretzels!
This easy to make cheese dip is perfect for dipping pretzels or fries! Using smoked gouda cheese makes it rich, creamy and delicious.
Instant Pot Apple Butter is a must make this Fall when you have lots of delicious, ripe apples in the house! It is full of warm and cozy spices, yet sweet enough to eat with a spoon with only a few simple ingredients! Slather it on scones, bagels, English muffins, or swirl it into oatmeal!
Guacamole is naturally vegan and healthy, as long as you make it at home, avoiding store-bought additives. This version only needs 10 minutes to prepare, making for a quick, tasty and nutritious dip.
This is the most amazing hot honey recipe for guaranteed sweet heat love.
Rich and creamy, this delicious garlic mushroom dip recipe is made for sharing. Simple and quick to make, it's perfect for all of your dipping needs!
Fresh and zingy, this Mexican jalapeno sour cream dip is made with fresh limes and is ready to serve in minutes. Made with just a few simple ingredients.
This Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe is quick and easy to make with simple, affordable, and delicious ingredients and without preservatives or MSG. Perfect for salads or served as a dip, it’s so good you’ll never want to buy store-bought again.
With only 4 simple ingredients and less than 5 minutes, you can make this Sriracha aioli to dip your fries in! Creamy and a little spicy, this will be your new go to dipping sauce!
We know the secret to making amazing, caramelized onion dip. It is so tasty and perfect for game day parties and dipping pretzels.
Chocolate Chip Dip is the perfect dessert dip recipe that will wow your guests at your next party. Featuring cream cheese, this sweet and creamy dip is perfect for dipping strawberries, graham crackers, pretzels or vanilla wafers! Serve it up for any holiday or birthday celebration.
This garlic aioli is creamy, garlicky, and ready in just 5 minutes! It's an easy Mediterranean sauce made with fresh garlic, egg yolk, olive oil, and lemon juice. Serve as a dip, spread, or sauce to go along with steak, chicken, seafood, or roasted vegetables!
How to make delicious fresh broccoli hummus in just 15 minutes. A quick and easy healthy spread replacing the traditional chickpeas with broccoli – and just so happens to be vegan and dairy free too. Great party food, for picnics and a handy make-ahead dip recipe
Creamy white bean dip is a delicious crowd-pleasing appetizer recipe made with butter beans, tahini, lemon, olive oil, garlic, seasoned with cumin, salt and pepper, topped with fresh chives and parsley.
This is the easiest Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip! Everything is made in the food processor and then baked for a few minutes in the oven to heat it up. If you are looking for a dip to have for any gathering, or any sporting event, this is the one!
Homemade Greek Tzatziki Sauce is delicious appetizer dip that’s great for any gathering! This legendary creamy yogurt sauce /dip is easy to make at home with just few everyday ingredients. This Whole 30, Keto and Paleo recipe is also gluten free.
Homemade Blue Cheese Dip is a must if you’re serving any type of chicken wings or wedge salad. It’s the perfect dip for game days, holiday gatherings, and parties of all shapes and sizes!
Make the delicious vegan Romesco Sauce from Trader Joe's at home with just a few ingredients and a high-speed blender. Perfect to be enjoyed with crackers, pretzels, on pasta, or bread!
This German Obatzda recipe is our favorite bread spread or dip. Cream cheese, scallions, and lots of sweet paprika make this Camembert dip a perfect appetizer or snack. Ready in 5 minutes.
Homemade apple horseradish sauce (in German: Apfelkren) is the perfect combination of spiciness and sweetness.
Learn how to make Edible Brownie Batter with this yummy recipe! Quick and easy, it's the perfect treat by itself or used as a dip! Take it to a party or make a small batch and enjoy it by yourself or with your family. It's the perfect fix for your chocolate craving.
Cookie Dough Dip with Greek Yogurt is a quick and easy 5 ingredient homemade dip made with Greek yogurt without using eggs or cream cheese.
This smooth artichoke hummus dip has been updated to be super creamy and delicious! It will be a major hit at your next party.
This chive sauce is wonderfully creamy and refreshing with a distinctive chive flavor. Thanks to the quick preparation, it is always quickly at hand and can be combined with a decidedly large number of dishes.
Pumpkin fluff is light, creamy, easy to make, and so delicious. This pumpkin whip dip is made with pumpkin pie mix, cool whip, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and seasonings. It is the perfect fall dessert to share with friends and family.
More Recipes!
Did you love these dip ideas? If you did, don't forget to tag me on social media on Instagram or Facebook and share this recipe on Pinterest! Thanks for sharing this journey with me and enjoy these delicious recipes!
Sarah says
Lots of delicious recipes here, Lynn! Thanks for including ours! I shared it on Pinterest. By the way, the German Obatzda, caramel apple cheesecake dip, and the cheesy barbecue chicken dip are going on our try list.
lynnswayoflife says
I love that! Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy!