ready in about 45 minutes; serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • For the Pretzels:
  • granulated sugar
  • Kosher salt + more for seasoning
  • dry active yeast
  • melted unsalted butter
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking soda
  • vegetable oil
  • egg yolks whisked with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash
  • cooked bratwursts
  • For the Cheese Sauce:
  • unsalted butter
  • all-purpose flour
  • whole milk
  • dark German beer
  • dijon mustard
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • shredded sharp white cheddar
  • shredded mild cheddar
  • Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste