Ingredients:
Super Pretzels:
1 (1-lb.) loaf honey wheat frozen bread dough, thawed
3 quarts water
1 egg white beaten with 1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
California Grape Cream Cheese Dip:
4 cups California red or green seedless grapes
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (8-oz.) package 1/3 less fat cream cheese (Neufchatel cheese)
2 tablespoons honey
Nutritional Stats:
Per Serving:
Calories: 280, Calories from Fat: 60
Total Fat: 7g, 11%DV
Saturated Fat: 3g, 15%DV
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 15mg, 5%DV
Sodium: 330mg, 14%DV
Total Carbohydrate: 47g, 16%DV
Dietary Fiber: 3g, 12%DV
Sugars: 20g
Protein: 8g
Vitamin A: 4%
Vitamin C: 15% (9mg)
Calcium: 4% (45mg)
Iron: 15% (2.3mg)
Pretzel, soft, large, USDA Standard + ΒΌ cup Nacho Cheese Sauce (Nestle Food):
Per Serving:
Calories: 590, Calories from Fat: 120
Total Fat: 13g, 20%DV
Saturated Fat: 5g, 25%DV
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 25mg, 8%DV
Sodium: 2630mg, 110%DV
Total Carbohydrate: 101g, 34%DV
Dietary Fiber: 2g, 8%DV
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 16g
Vitamin A: 4%
Vitamin C: 0%
Calcium: 20% (180mg)
Iron: 30% (5.6mg) |  | | Directions:
Cut dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a 24 inch long rope on a lightly floured board. Twist into a pretzel shape and place on a large baking sheet heavily dusted with flour. Set pretzels aside to rise for 30 minutes or until very puffy. Meanwhile, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large stockpot; preheat oven to 350 degrees. Carefully drop pretzels into boiling water, cooking just a few at a time. Boil for 2 minutes, then carefully flip and boil for 2 minutes more. Remove from water with a slotted spoon and let drain on a clean, smooth dishcloth or paper towels; let cool slightly. Place pretzels on 2 baking sheets sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Brush with egg white then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake for 25 or until pretzels are golden brown and no longer doughy.
To prepare dip, puree grapes in a blender of food processor. Place puree and cinnamon in a small saucepan and bring to a boil; reduce heat slightly and simmer for 20 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Stir cream cheese and honey together. Place in 4 small shallow dishes and swirl in grape mixture. Serve with pretzels.
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Type: Appetizer
