Cheeseburger Pretzel Bombs
These Cheeseburger Pretzel Bombs combine a savory beef filling with a soft pretzel exterior, perfect for a snack or party treat.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 lb Ground Beef cooked with onions and seasoned with ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
For the Pretzel Dough
- 1 ½ cups Warm Water used to activate the yeast
- 1 packet Active Dry Yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar feeds the yeast
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour provides structure and texture
- 1 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
- ¼ cup Unsalted Butter melted
- 10 cups Water for the baking soda bath
- ⅔ cup Baking Soda added to boiling water
- 1 Egg beaten, for egg wash
For Topping
- Coarse Sea Salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and granulated sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add the flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- In another pan, cook the ground beef with onions. Season with ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish. Set aside.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece and place a spoonful of beef and a tablespoon of cheddar cheese in the center. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch to seal.
- In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add the baking soda. Boil each pretzel bomb for 30 seconds, then remove and place on the baking sheet.
- Brush each bomb with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Serve warm for the best texture. You can also add your favorite toppings to the filling.