Buffalo Cheddar Stuffed Pretzel Bites
The Starving Chef
Score big at your next tailgate with these cheese-stuffed pretzel bites, boasting a kick of buffalo sauce and two kinds of ooey-gooey cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Rise Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Finger Food
Servings 24 pretzel bites
- 3 ¼ cup flour
- 1 package quick rise yeast
- 1 ¼ cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 24 cubes cheese pepperjack & sharp cheddar
- 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce
- 1 egg whisked
- ½ cup baking soda
- water for boiling
- coarse salt for topping
- ranch for serving
- celery sticks for serving
Heat 1 ¼ cups of water to 110°F. Stir the sugar into the warm water until dissolved, then add the yeast packet. Let the yeast activate for 5-10 minutes, or until frothy.
Pour the yeast water into the bowl of a stand mixer. Slowly add the flour, a fourth cup at a time, until a sticky dough forms. When the dough reaches a tacky consistency, roll it out onto a floured surface. Knead the dough until smooth. Let it rise for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
Divide the dough into 24 evenly-sized balls. Flatten each ball and add a cube of cheese and 1/8 teaspoon of buffalo sauce in the center. Wrap the dough around the cheese, sealing the edges securely.
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the baking soda to the water and stir until dissolved. Warning: Adding baking soda will cause the water to fizz slightly.
Drop the dough balls into the boiling water in batches of three. Boil each batch for 30 seconds to one minute. Remove the dough balls with a slotted spoon and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush the whisked egg onto the tops of each dough ball. Generously sprinkle coarse salt on the tops.
Place the pretzels into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and shiny. Serve hot, and don't forget the ranch and celery sticks for dipping! Enjoy! Go Football Team!
Keyword buffalo sauce, cheese, pretzel