Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these homemade cheese stuffed pretzels. Golden-brown, soft pretzels reveal a warm, gooey, molten cheese center bursting with savory pretzel filling flavor. This recipe elevates your snack game, perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups warm water (105-115°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes (for best cheese for stuffed pretzels flavor)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup baking soda
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in salt and melted butter. Gradually add flour, ½ cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size. This step is key for delicious cheese pretzel varieties.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 12-inch rope.
- Place a cheese cube at one end of the rope. Fold the dough over the cheese and pinch to seal, ensuring the savory pretzel filling flavor is contained. Continue rolling the rope, shaping it into a pretzel.
- In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water and baking soda to a boil.
- Carefully drop pretzels into the boiling water, one or two at a time, for 30 seconds per side. This step contributes to the gourmet cheese stuffed pretzel taste.
- Remove pretzels with a slotted spoon and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Brush each pretzel with beaten egg and sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. This ensures the best cheese for pretzel snacks.
- Serve warm and enjoy the flavor profile of cheese-filled pretzels.
Notes
- For extra cheesy flavor, you can add a sprinkle of shredded Parmesan to the dough.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like mozzarella or Monterey Jack for unique cheese-filled soft pretzel flavor options.
- These cheese stuffed pretzels freeze well after baking. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
- A good quality cheddar is crucial for understanding cheese stuffed pretzel taste nuances.
- Ensure the cheese is fully enclosed in the dough to prevent it from leaking out during baking.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg