Cider Cheese Soup Shooters in Mini Pretzel Bread Bowls.

batch of pretzel rolls

slices thick-cut bacon, chopped

sweet onion, finely diced

garlic cloves, minced

unsalted butter

flour

your favorite hard cider (apple OR pumpkin versions work! depends on the flavor you want.)

half and half

sharp white cheddar, freshly grated

colby jack, freshly grated

fresh herbs (I like cilantro and chives) for garnish

sour cream or greek yogurt for topping