Cheese Stuffed Pretzels: Ultimate Flavor & Easy Recipe!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups warm water (105-115°F)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 4 ½ – 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- Garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper
- Baking soda
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Activate yeast by combining warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl; let it sit until foamy.
- Mix in salt and melted butter, then gradually add flour until shaggy dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for about 60–90 minutes until doubled.
- Prepare cheese filling by mixing cheeses and seasonings in a bowl.
- Punch down dough, divide into pieces, roll out, fill with cheese mixture, seal edges.
- Shape into pretzels and let rest briefly while boiling water with baking soda.
- Dip pretzels in the baking soda bath for about 20–30 seconds per side.
- Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with salt, then bake at 450°F for about 12–15 minutes.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel (80g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg