Bite Size Pretzels with Cheddar Cheese Sauce

The past two weeks have been crazy busy. I decided to sign up for Betty's 2-week cookery course here in England and it was the best two weeks of my life. I learned so many new techniques and recipes. That is why I have been a little non-existent. BUT, I am now posting my pretzel bites I made a few weeks ago and am now wishing I had them right in front of me. These were a lot of work to make but oh so good, especially with the cheese sauce. If you are into pretzels and cheese and the whole shebang, check out this recipe! 

*Makes: 70+ pieces

Ingredients

For the pretzels:

• 1 1/2 cups (360ml) warm water
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
• 4 1/2 cups (580g) all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (60g) butter, melted
• Vegetable oil
• 8 cups water, for boiling
• 2/3 cup (85g) baking soda
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• Sea salt for sprinkling

For cheese sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (240ml) milk
• 2 cups (160g) extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 
• Salt & pepper for seasoning

Gluten Free Nutella Cheesecake Brownie Bites

My fiance has been begging me to make cheesecake and I finally caved in. Kind of. I had to add a little something to this cheesecake to make it pop and stand out. I decided to do a Gluten Free Nutella Cheesecake Brownie baked in a muffin pan. But, I made these guys miniature, so you can devour them in one big bite! I'd say I just made a lot of people's dreams come true. Your welcome. Enjoy!

*Makes: 24 brownie bites

Ingredients

For brownie batter:

• 1/2 cup (70g) gluten free plain flour mix
• 1 tbsp xanthan gum
• 1/4 cup (70g) cocoa powder
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (8 tbsp) Nutella 
• 1/2 cup (120g) butter, melted
• 1 tbsp vanilla

For cheesecake batter:

• 7 oz (200g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 (4 tbsp) cup Nutella
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp vanilla

Baked Mac N' Cheese Balls

If you are looking for an alternative to consuming macaroni and cheese, try these crunchy, tasty, delicious cheese balls!

*Makes: 

Ingredients:

• 1 batch macaroni and cheese, prepared as directed and well chilled (1 box store-bought or your favorite homemade recipe, I used a homemade recipe containing bacon, green onion, and a homemade cheese sauce)
• 1/2 cup/ 70g all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• about 1 cup/125g breadcrumbs (seasoned if preferred; I added some salt and pepper)
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil, divided (you may use non-stick cooking spray if you prefer)