Cheesy Pretzel Bread with Chili-Lime Dipping Sauce

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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 350° 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 Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

Sweet & Sour Hidden Veggie Meatballs

Ginger Garlic Pork Meatballs

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bread Bites

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