35-Minute Stuffed Pretzel Bombs That Will Blow Your Mind
Cheeseburger Pretzel Bombs are the ultimate cheesy snack hack for game day or chill nights. These stuffed pretzel bites combine seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and soft pretzel dough for a delicious finger food.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cubed cheese chunks)
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough
- 1/4 cup chopped pickles or jalapeños (optional)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
- Coarse sea salt, for topping
- 1/4 cup baking soda (for pretzel bath)
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until browned.
- Combine the cooked beef with shredded cheese and chopped pickles or jalapeños.
- Flatten each biscuit dough piece and wrap it around the meat mixture to create a sealed ball.
- Boil water with baking soda, then briefly dip each dough ball for 20 seconds.
- Place on a baking tray, brush with melted butter, sprinkle with sea salt and parsley, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use cubed cheese for extra melty pockets.
- Jalapeños add a spicy kick if desired.
- Serve warm for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg