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Cheeseburger Pretzel Bombs

Cheeseburger Pretzel Bombs: Irresistible Homemade Goodness

Indulge in Cheeseburger Pretzel Bombs, a savory and fun comfort food with gooey cheese and savory beef wrapped in soft pretzel dough.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 bombs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground beef lean preferred
  • 1 small Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 8 oz Cheddar cheese cut into small squares
For the Dough
  • 1 pkg Refrigerated pizza dough
  • 2 tablespoon Baking soda
For Assembly and Topping
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • to taste Sesame seeds optional
  • as needed Flour for dusting
  • as needed Cooking spray or oil for greasing
For Dipping
  • to taste Ketchup optional
  • to taste Mustard optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Pizza Cutter
  • pot
  • Measuring Cups
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and cooking spray or oil.
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until browned; season with salt and pepper.
  3. Roll out pizza dough into a flat rectangle and slice into 16 even squares.
  4. Place a scoop of the beef mixture and a square of cheddar in the center of each square; fold and pinch edges to seal.
  5. In a pot, boil 4 cups of water, stir in baking soda, and simmer; drop dough balls in for 30 seconds and then remove.
  6. Brush tops of pretzel bombs with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds if desired; place on prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  8. Serve warm with ketchup or mustard for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These pretzel bombs are best enjoyed warm and can be served with a variety of dips.

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