Beer Cheese Pretzel and Dip

• 1 (16 ounce) package hot bread roll mix with yeast
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 1/4 cups beer
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, diced and softened
• 1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese, cubed
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup beer, room temperature

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. In a medium bowl, mix the hot bread roll mix with yeast and Cheddar cheese.
3. In a microwave or small saucepan, heat the beer to almost boiling. Stir beer and egg into the flour mixture and knead 5 minutes. Allow the dough to rest 5 minutes, then roll into desired shape. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
4. Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
5. In a food processor, blend the cream cheese, processed cheese, garlic powder and room temperature beer. Refrigerate until serving with the baked dough.

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