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Cheddar Jalapeno Pretzel Bites

Cheesy cheddar and spicy jalapeno stuffed pretzel bites are easy to make and a total crowd pleaser! Serve fresh, or freeze and reheat for a no-fuss snack on the go. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 786 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4-4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 envelope Fleischmann's® RapidRise Yeast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • coarse sea salt
  • 6 cheddar cheese sticks cut into cubes
  • ½ cup jarred jalapeño slices roughly chopped
  • ⅓ cup baking soda

Instructions

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  1. Combine 2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Heat milk, water, and oil until very warm (120° to 130°F); stir into flour mixture. Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 4 to 6 minutes. Cover with a towel and allow to rest on floured surface for 10 minutes. 
  2. Divide dough into 6 sections. Roll each into a rope about 12 inches long, then cut into 2-inch pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, flatten slightly and place a cheese cube and about 1/2 teaspoon chopped jalapenos to the middle. Pinch the sides of the dough around the cheese and jalapenos to seal shut and gently roll back into a ball. Cover with a towel and let rest.
  3. Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Add baking soda (careful, it will bubble and foam). Add 6 pretzel bites to boiling water at a time, allow to boil for 30 seconds, then use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining pretzel bites, then transfer all to a greased baking sheet. Brush with beaten eggs and sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt.
  4. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-13 minutes until golden brown on the outside. Serve immediately, or store in airtight container for up to 3 weeks in the freezer. Microwave for about 30-60 seconds before serving once frozen. 

Notes

  • Freezer friendly: wrap individually with plastic wrap, combine in a ziploc bag, and freeze up to one month. Thaw and re-heat in the microwave before serving. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 786kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 118g (39%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 4000mg (167%) Potassium 262mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 224IU (4%) Calcium 134mg (13%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 786

% Daily Value*

Calories 786kcal 39%
Carbohydrates 118g 39%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 4000mg 167%
Potassium 262mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 224IU 4%
Calcium 134mg 13%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.