Description
These Cheese-Stuffed Pretzels are golden, chewy, and filled with gooey melted cheese inside. Perfect for snacks, parties, or cozy afternoons, they combine the irresistible flavor of homemade pretzels with a creamy cheesy surprise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)
- ½ cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- Coarse salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth, about 7 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and stir in the baking soda.
- Divide dough into 8 pieces, roll into ropes, flatten slightly, and add shredded cheese. Pinch edges to seal, then shape into pretzels.
- Dip each pretzel into the boiling water for 30 seconds, then place on the baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with coarse salt, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy the cheesy goodness!
Notes
- Don’t overstuff with cheese to prevent leaks.
- Use bread flour for a chewier texture.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven for a fresh-baked feel.
- Freeze unbaked pretzels and bake later for convenience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cheese-stuffed pretzels, soft pretzels, homemade pretzels, cheesy snacks, baked pretzels, vegetarian snack