Cheeseburger Pretzel Bombs
Enjoy the nostalgic flavors of cheeseburgers wrapped in soft pretzel dough, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 pretzel bombs
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
- Soft pretzel dough
- Ground beef
- Cheddar cheese
- Diced onions
- Pickles
- Mustard
- Salt
- Baking soda
- Egg wash (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Sauté ground beef with diced onions until browned; season with salt and mix in mustard and chopped pickles.
- Roll out the pretzel dough on a floured surface and cut it into squares.
- Assemble the pretzel bombs by adding a spoonful of filling and a piece of cheese in the center of each square.
- Seal the dough around the filling and shape into balls.
- Prepare a boiling bath by boiling water with baking soda.
- Boil each pretzel bomb for about 30 seconds, then place on a baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with dipping sauces.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel bomb
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg