Auntie Anne's Cheese Dip Recipe
Love that gooey, pretzel-perfect cheese dip from Auntie Anne's? Me too! This Auntie Anne's Cheese Dip Recipe brings the mall magic home.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped jalapeños optional, for heat
Instructions
Melt the Butter Base
- Heat butter in saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Stir for 1 minute until smooth. No lumps!
Add the Milk Slowly
- Pour in milk bit by bit. Whisk constantly. Cook until thick, like gravy. About 3 minutes.
Mix in Cream Cheese
- Drop in softened cream cheese. Stir until fully melted and silky. Keep heat low.
Stir in Shredded Cheddar
- Add cheddar in handfuls. Whisk until cheese melts completely. Smooth and glossy now.
Season with Spices
- Sprinkle garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Taste and adjust.
Add Jalapeños if You Dare
- Mix in chopped jalapeños for a spicy twist. Simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Serve Right Away
- Pour into bowl. Dig in with pretzels! Keeps warm in a fondue pot.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese—it melts better than pre-shredded.
- Low heat prevents curdling; stir often.
- Make it vegan: Swap cheeses for cashew-based alternatives and coconut milk.
- Spicy version: Double jalapeños or add hot sauce.
- Mild kid-friendly: Skip spices and use mild cheddar.
- Thin it out: Add extra milk for nacho dip.
- Bake it: Transfer to oven-safe dish, top with breadcrumbs, broil 2 mins.