Soft Pretzels Or Breadsticks With Swiss Cheese Dip

• 1 (11 ounce) package refrigerated breadstick dough
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• coarse salt, for sprinkling on pretzels
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 1 1/8 cups grated swiss cheese (melted)
• 1 dash Tabasco sauce
• 1 dash pepper (optional)
• 1 dash salt (optional)

1. On an unfloured surface, roll each breadstick into a 20 inch rope, and twist into a pretzel shape, or cut in half for a breadstick.
2. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets, and brush with egg white, and sprinkle with salt.
3. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned, remove to a wire rack.
4. For swiss cheese dip, melt butter for 1 minute.
5. Blend in flour and whisk for 1 minute.
6. Reduce`heat to low and slowly add half, and half, stirring until thickened.
7. Add swiss cheese, and tobasco to taste, mix with a wooden spoon until cheese has melted.

egg, salt, butter, flour, swiss cheese, tabasco sauce, pepper, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/soft-pretzels-or-breadsticks-with-swiss-cheese-dip-486911 (may not work)