Commissary Kitchen · 057 / 100 · Snacks & Dips
Creamy Mustard Pretzel Dip
About 15 minutes, estimated · 2 portions · No cook

Original commissary-inspired pantry recipe
A packet-based dip needs little equipment and almost no preparation. The balance is mostly mustard with a little sweetness, leaving the pretzels to provide crunch and salt.
Place & evidence: Across the country. This is an original pantry recipe. The source supplies ingredient or technique context, rather than evidence that this exact dish is served in a prison. Inventory and place labels describe that context only. FCI Danbury Commissary List.
Make it
Equipment: Clean food-safe bowl or cup; spoon; measuring cup and spoons; a clean suitable utensil for any chopping.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp water
- 2 cups pretzels
Method
- Whisk mustard and mayonnaise in a small cup until evenly coloured.
- Add honey and the measured teaspoon of water. Stir along the bottom and sides until the dip is glossy.
- Taste a small dab with one pretzel, since the dipping food is part of the final balance.
- Serve the remaining pretzels alongside the dip and eat promptly; keep them separate until dipping.
The useful detail
Use the actual pretzels for the taste check rather than seasoning the dip in isolation.
When the store is different
If replacing honey with sugar, dissolve it in the listed teaspoon of water rather than adding a second water measure.
Serving & handling
Mix moist ingredients close to serving. Keep opened or mixed perishables refrigerated if they are not being eaten promptly. Read the pantry and food-handling guide for storage limits, package directions and allergen checks.
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Sources & editorial note
Federal Bureau of Prisons — FCI Danbury Commissary List, BOP. Official inventory, Connecticut. Source scope and limits.
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