Cheesy Pretzel Bread with Chili-Lime Dipping Sauce

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This Cheesy Mexican Pretzel Bread with Chili-Lime Dipping Sauce is a fun & fast appetizer favorite! If you love pretzels and cheese, you will go nuts for this tasty snack. A great party idea.

Cheesy Pretzel Bread with Chili-Lime Dipping Sauce

I love to make super simple recipes and pretzel bread is a favorite.  

We’ve hit the mother-load of amazing flavor with this Cheesy Mexican Pretzel Bread with chili lime dipping sauce. In order to get started, you are going to need to get my favorite Homemade pizza dough recipe (click the link; it is well worth it). Please note that the printable version of this recipe is listed below.

Soft and chewy pretzel bread stuffed with gooey melted cheese? YES!!! Who doesn’t love cheese? They say anything made with cheese is better. We are a cheese-eating family, despite the fact that my husband and I are lactose intolerant. 

Often times we indulge a bit (because it can be worth it). This is a great snack, appetizer, or side dish that you will be able to whip up in no time at all. The bread alone tastes just lovely, but with the sauce, it is out of the park delicious. The combination of each is put it in your mouth addicting.

Ingredients Needed

Scroll down for a full list of ingredients and printable instruction.

  • Pizza Dough Recipe
  • 2 cups Colby Jack Shredded Cheese
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • One teaspoon of Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • One teaspoon of Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano
  • Cayenne Pepper (optional) – 1/4 – 1/2 tsp to taste

How to make Cheesy Mexican Pretzel Bread

Ingredients on cutting board for stuffed pretzeled bread.

First, you will need to start with my simple pizza dough recipe. Once made, roll out or hand kneed the dough into a flattened loaf shape (as pictured below). 

You are going to “stuff” this loaf with plenty of cheese and spices. Or you can cheat (Shhh, I won’t tell) and purchase store-brand pizza dough. You will most likely not notice a significant difference. And any shortcut on a busy weeknight is worth it.

Pretzel Bread being rolled out.

Keep in mind you could easily form the loaf into any shape once you are done.

We stick with a basic long loaf since it is easy to slice and a portion for sharing. With kids in the house, you find portion sizes being equal to be pretty important.

Filling dough with pretzel stuffing

Once stuffed with the good stuff, fold your dough in half.

Then slide your pretzel bread onto a baking sheet and sprinkle with spices. I recommend using a silicone baking mat if you have one on hand to help prevent it from sticking or getting too brown on the bottom.

rolled pretzel bread on baking sheet

Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.  

For a bit of extra color on the top, you can sprinkle extra cheese and pop under the broiler at the last second. Which looks and tastes great. And there you have it, a relatively simple appetizer. 

cooked sliced chili line bread on parchment paper

Making the Chili Lime Sauce

  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • pinch salt & pepper

Mix together the above-listed ingredients in a bowl. Serve aside with Cheesy Mexican Pretzel Bread. 

Instructions for reheating

This dish can be made ahead and reheated. Cover baked pretzel bread in an airtight container or on a dish covered with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

Refrigerate and cover chili lime sauce separately. When ready to serve, Re-warm cheesy Mexican pretzel bread in a 350ยฐ F. oven for 10-15 minutes until just warm. Serve with chilled chili lime sauce.

Cheesy Mexican Pretzel Bread Recipe

This dish can be made ahead and reheated. Cover baked pretzel bread on a plate with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Refrigerated chili lime dipping sauce separately. This Mexican Cheesy Pretzel Bread is an ideal fast appetizer to whip up if you have guests on their way. Make our yummy dipping sauce, or serve with your favorite Ranch-style dip or dressing.

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Cheesy Mexican Pretzel Bread with Chili Lime Dipping Sauce

Ready to Serve and eat Cheesy Mexican Pretzel Bread with Chili Lime Sauce

Pretzel Bread is a great appetizer or snack! This Cheesy Mexican Pretzel Bread with Chili Lime Dipping Sauce is a fun & fast favorite!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe
  • 2 cups Colby Jack Shredded Cheese
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional)

Chili Lime Sauce

  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • pinch salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425. Roll the dough out into a rectangle shape.
  2. Mix all of the Mexican seasoning ingredients together, sprinkle half on the dough.
  3. Top with the shredded cheese.
  4. Fold the dough over, fold the ends in.
  5. Mix together the warm water and baking soda in a small dish. Brush over the top of the dough. This will
  6. give the dough a golden brown and chewy crust.
  7. Sprinkle with remaining Mexican seasoning.
  8. Bake for 10-15 mins. or until golden brown.
  9. +++For the dipping sauce:++++
  10. Add the sour cream to a small dish, mix in the chili powder, salt & pepper.
  11. Gradually add the lime juice, mixing continuously.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to enhance flavors.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 181Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 367mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 8g

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More Great Appetizers:

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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bread Bites

Slices of Cheesy Mexican Pretzel Bread with Lime dipping sauce in small bowl

Eating out is easy, and it usually tastes delicious, but itโ€™s expensive. Making this meal at home will save you money. Add this recipe to your weekly meal plan.

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3 Comments

  1. I saw your tweet for this post and had to check it out. The chili lime sauce is what grabbed me because I recently posted my favorite recipe for grilled corn with chili lime butter. The pretzel bread really got me, though. I just had to pin this recipe for later. I know my family will love it.

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