Cheeseburger Pretzel Bombs
These Cheeseburger Pretzel Bombs are a delicious combination of seasoned ground beef and cheddar cheese wrapped in soft pretzel dough.
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 for the dough
- 1 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
- ¼ cup Unsalted Butter melted
- 10 cups Water for baking soda bath
- ⅔ cup Baking Soda for the baking soda bath
- 1 count Egg beaten, for egg wash
- Coarse Sea Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in the melted butter, salt, and flour until a dough forms. Knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Cook the ground beef with onions and mix in ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish.
- Divide the dough into equal pieces, flatten them, and place a spoonful of the beef mixture and cheese in the center. Fold the dough over and seal.
- Boil water with baking soda. Drop each pretzel bomb into the water for 30 seconds, then place on a baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Serve warm for the best flavor. You can try different fillings based on your preference.