Description
Cheese-Stuffed Pretzels: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that combines the comforting flavors of warm, soft pretzel dough with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for parties, game days, or cozy family nights, these pretzels are sure to impress everyone. The fun of shaping the pretzels and the joy of biting into a cheesy center make this recipe an ideal choice for both novice and experienced cooks. Customize your filling with your favorite cheese or add spices for an extra kick! Enjoy them fresh out of the oven with delightful dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup baking soda (for boiling)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast; let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and kosher salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the yeast mixture to form a dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in an oiled bowl covered with a cloth for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Boil 10 cups of water in a large pot; carefully add baking soda.
- Shape risen dough into pretzels and boil each for about 30 seconds using a slotted spoon.
- Stuff each pretzel with shredded cheese by making a small cut and generously filling it.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle coarse sea salt before baking for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg