Pretzels with Cheese Sauce

These little babies were absolutely delish!!

Can of refrigerated biscuit dough

4 cups water

1/4 cup baking soda

1 large egg, beaten

Coarse salt

2 Tbsp butter

2 Tbsp. flour

1 cup milk

2 -1/2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese

Kosher salt 

Freshly ground black pepper

Pinch cayenne pepper

Preheat oven to 425°. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.

To make the pretzels:  Quarter each biscuit, then roll each piece into a ball. Using a knife, carve an X into each ball. In a medium saucepan, combine water and baking soda. Bring to boil then reduce to a simmer. Add balls and cook for 30 seconds. (The dough will float to top.) Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to baking sheet, making sure the pretzels aren’t touching. (They will look like a hot mess, but look glorious when they come out of the oven. Trust me.) Brush beaten egg over each pretzel, then sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. 

Meanwhile, make cheese sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Stir in milk and bring to a simmer. When milk begins to thicken, stir in cheese, whisking constantly until sauce is smooth. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Serve with the pretzels.