Description
Cheesy Stuffed Pretzels are a delicious blend of golden-brown dough and gooey cheese, perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. These easy-to-make treats will delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
- Pretzel dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Cheese (Cheddar or Mozzarella)
- Baking soda
- Coarse sea salt
- Egg wash (1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: If using store-bought dough, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. For homemade, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Shape Pretzels: Divide dough into pieces, roll into 12-inch ropes, and twist into classic pretzel shapes.
- Stuff with Cheese: Place small pieces of cheese within the loop of each pretzel and fold over to seal.
- Boil Pretzels: Boil water with baking soda; drop each pretzel for 30 seconds before draining.
- Apply Egg Wash & Salt: Brush with egg wash and sprinkle coarse sea salt on top.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Personalize your pretzels by adding spices like garlic powder or smoked paprika to the dough. Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature; reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.