Description
Soft pretzels in bite-sized form with a gooey, melty filling of your choice, these stuffed pretzel bites are perfect for any occasion! Whether you go savory with cheese or pepperoni or indulge in a sweet treat like chocolate, they make the ultimate snack, appetizer, or game-day treat.
Ingredients
- Pretzel dough: 1 lb (450g) of store-bought dough or homemade dough made from 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast, 3/4 cup warm water, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Cheddar cheese: 8 oz (225g), shredded (or any other filling of your choice, like mozzarella, pepperoni, or chocolate).
- Baking soda: 1 tbsp .
- Salt: 1-2 tsp (for sprinkling on top).
- Butter: 2 tbsp (melted, for brushing).
- Mustard or cheese sauce: 1/2 cup (optional, for dipping).
Instructions
- Prepare the Pretzel Dough:
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If using store-bought dough, skip this step. If making your own dough, activate yeast in warm water and sugar, then mix with flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until smooth and let rise for 1 hour.
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Roll Out the Dough:
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Roll dough into a long rope and slice into 1 to 1.5-inch pieces.
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Stuff the Pretzel Bites:
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Flatten dough pieces, add filling (cheese or other), and seal edges tightly to enclose the filling.
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Boil the Pretzel Bites:
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Boil water with baking soda, drop stuffed dough pieces in for 30 seconds until puffed up.
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Bake the Pretzel Bites:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake boiled pretzel bites for 12-15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
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Brush with Butter and Serve:
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Brush with melted butter and serve warm with mustard, cheese sauce, or sweet dips.
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Notes
- Use a pizza cutter to slice the dough for even-sized pieces.
- Don’t overstuff the bites to avoid the dough breaking open.
- You can prepare ahead by assembling, boiling, and refrigerating; bake when ready.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pretzel bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg