Cheeseburger Pretzel Bombs recipe

Cheeseburger Pretzel Bombs recipe

 

### Cheeseburger Pretzel Bombs

 

#### Ingredients:

– **1 lb (455 g) pizza dough** (left out at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to soften)

– **7 slices American cheese** (each slice cut in half to make 14 pieces)

– **14 frozen mini meatballs** (thawed)

– **¼ cup (45 g) baking soda**

– **5 cups (1.2 L) water**

– **1 egg** (beaten)

– **Coarse sea salt** (for sprinkling)

– **Yellow mustard** (optional, for serving)

 

#### Preparation:

 

1. **Preheat the Oven:**

– Preheat your oven to 425˚F (220˚C).

– Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set it aside.

 

2. **Prepare the Dough:**

– Cut the softened pizza dough into 14 evenly sized pieces.

– Take one piece of dough at a time and stretch it into a long strip, about 8 inches (20 cm) in length.

 

3. **Assemble the Bombs:**

– Place one piece of the halved American cheese at the top of the dough strip.

– Place a thawed mini meatball on top of the cheese.

– Carefully roll the dough around the cheese and meatball, ensuring they are fully encased. Rotate the dough as you roll to ensure even coverage.

– Seal any gaps or holes by pressing the dough together tightly.

– Place the prepared dough ball on the lined baking sheet.

– Repeat with the remaining dough, cheese, and meatballs.

 

4. **Boil the Pretzel Bombs:**

– In a medium saucepan, bring 5 cups of water to a boil over high heat.

– Once boiling, add the baking soda and stir until fully dissolved. The baking soda helps give the dough that classic pretzel texture.

– Reduce the heat slightly to maintain a gentle boil.

– Working in batches of 3-5 dough balls at a time, carefully drop the prepared dough balls into the boiling water.

– Boil for 20-30 seconds, gently stirring to ensure even cooking. This brief boil will help create a chewy pretzel crust.

– Use a slotted spoon to remove the dough balls from the water and dab off any excess moisture with paper towels.

– Return the boiled dough balls to the lined baking sheet.

 

5. **Bake the Pretzel Bombs:**

– Brush each dough ball with the beaten egg. This will give them a beautiful golden-brown color as they bake.

– Sprinkle coarse sea salt generously over the top of each pretzel bomb.

– Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pretzel bombs are a deep golden-brown color and have a firm, crisp crust.

 

6. **Serve:**

– Serve the Cheeseburger Pretzel Bombs warm, with yellow mustard on the side for dipping, if desired.

 

### Enjoy!

These Cheeseburger Pretzel Bombs are perfect for parties, game days, or any time you’re craving a savory snack. The combination of melty cheese, savory meatballs, and soft pretzel dough makes them a crowd-pleaser!