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Mozzarella-Stuffed Pretzel Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Mozzarella-Stuffed Pretzel Bites are golden, soft pretzel dough pockets generously filled with gooey mozzarella cheese. Boiled briefly in baking soda water for that signature chewy pretzel crust, then baked until perfectly golden and topped with flaky sea salt. These savory bites pair delightfully with marinara sauce for dipping, making them an irresistible appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

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Dough and Boiling Solution

  • 1/4 cup baking soda
  • All-purpose flour, for dusting
  • 1 lb. store-bought or homemade pizza dough, room temperature

Filling

  • 8 mozzarella cheese sticks, frozen, halved crosswise

Topping and Serving

  • 1 large egg, beaten to blend
  • Pretzel or flaky sea salt
  • Marinara sauce, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Boiling Solution: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Fill a large pot with 10 cups of water and stir in the baking soda. Bring this solution to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Shape Dough with Cheese: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 15″ x 12″ rectangle. Using a pizza cutter, slice the dough into 12 equal rectangles. Place one frozen mozzarella stick half in the center of each piece, then wrap the dough completely around the cheese, crimping the edges tightly to seal and avoid leakage during cooking.
  3. Boil Pretzel Bites: Working in batches, gently drop the stuffed dough rectangles into the boiling baking soda water. Cook them until they float and start to puff up, about 30 seconds. Remove each batch using a slotted spoon and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Add Egg Wash and Salt: Brush each pretzel bite generously with the beaten egg wash, then sprinkle with pretzel or flaky sea salt for that classic pretzel flavor and appearance.
  5. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the pretzel bites for 8 to 10 minutes or until they turn a deep golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
  6. Serve: Arrange the warm pretzel bites on a platter and serve immediately alongside marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Freezing the mozzarella halves before wrapping helps prevent the cheese from melting out too quickly during boiling and baking.
  • Ensure that the dough is sealed well around the cheese to avoid any leaking while boiling.
  • You can substitute pizza dough with pretzel dough for a more traditional texture.
  • For a spicier twist, sprinkle with some crushed red pepper flakes along with the salt before baking.
  • These pretzel bites are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven for maximum gooeyness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pretzel bite
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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