Best 3 Jalapeño And Cheese Filled Pretzels Recipes

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Craving a delightful treat that combines the zesty kick of jalapeños with the gooey indulgence of melted cheese? Look no further than jalapeño and cheese-filled pretzels! These delectable bites, featuring a crispy pretzel exterior and a molten, flavorful filling, are sure to tantalize your taste buds and become a hit at any gathering. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets behind creating the perfect jalapeño and cheese-filled pretzels, taking you step-by-step through the process of selecting the finest ingredients, crafting the perfect dough, and mastering the art of filling and baking these irresistible treats.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JALAPENO CHEESE STUFFED PRETZEL BITES



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Jalapeno Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Bites are spicy pretzel bites that are filled with a gooey cheese center.

Provided by Karin and Ken

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tsp. active dry yeast
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 c. warm water
3 Tbsp. canola oil
3 3/4 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. Garlic salt
Pepper jack cheese sticks
3 tbsp salted butter (melted)
1 Jalapeno (seeded and sliced)
4 tbsp salted butter
1 tbsp all purpose flour
½ cup 2% milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ tbsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt

Steps:

  • Gather your pretzel bites ingredients
  • In a small bowl, combine yeast packet, sugar, and warm water. Stir, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until bubbles appear. Pour in the oil and set aside.
  • Add flour and garlic salt to a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Add yeast mix and knead for 5-7 minutes, or set the stand mixer to low speed for 3-5 minutes.
  • Lightly oil the insides of a large mixing bowl. Add dough and cover with a towel. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  • Remove dough and place on a lightly floured work surface. Roll each section into a rope, then use a rolling pin to gently flatten the dough. This will make it easier to stuff with cheese.
  • Cut cheese sticks in half widthwise to make them skinnier. Cut each half in half again the same way.( Each cheese stick should equal 4 sections.) Add cheese sticks to the center of the dough ropes. Tuck and roll the dough over the cheese. Be sure the cheese is completely covered and pinch the seams to seal. Cut into 1" sections.
  • Preheat the oven to 450*
  • Add 4 cups of water to a large saucepan. Carefully stir in ⅓ cup baking soda. Bring the mixture to a low boil, then lower heat to the lowest setting. Add the pretzel bites to the water a handful at a time. Cook for 30 seconds. Remove from water and place onto a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pretzel bites.
  • Brush pretzels with melted butter. Place into the oven for 13-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Pretzel Bite, Calories 146 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 144 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

JALAPEñO POPPER CHEESY PRETZEL BOMBS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Pretzel Bombs Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by dedmund

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
12 ounces warm beer (110°-120°), I used Blue Moon *see cooks note
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour + more for dusting counter
1 teaspoon kosher salt + more for pretzel tops
2 tablespoons baking soda
2 cups water
8 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces Mexican cheese blend, shredded (or cheddar cheese)
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeños
12 ounces bacon, cooked and chopped into bite size pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Pour beer into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook (see cooks note if you do not have a stand mixer), sprinkle yeast over top, add sugar and stir. Allow yeast to bloom for 5-10 minutes. Once it is nice and foamy, it is ready. *It should look like the 'head' of a beer poured too quickly and smell yeasty. Meanwhile in a medium mixing bowl combine cheeses, bacon and jalapeños. Mix together. You may need to use a wood spoon to get it well mixed. In a small bowl beat egg, set aside. Sprinkle clean counter top with ¼ cup flour. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. Set aside. Add flour and salt to stand mixer. Knead for 3- 5 minutes until the dough comes together in one ball. Add more flour a tablespoon at a time as needed, if bread is too sticky to come together. Dough should be tacky when you pull it out of the mixer, not sticky. Place dough on floured counter top and knead in flour until it is no longer tacky, just a minute or two. Form dough into a ball. We are going to cut this ball into 36 (somewhat) even pieces. First quarter the ball of dough. *I used a bench scraper, but a butter knife would work too. Roll each quarter into a fat log. Cut that into 3 pieces. Roll each piece into a log and cut into 3 pieces. When you are done you will have 36 pieces. Fill a medium (4 cup) bowl with 2 cups of hot water and add baking soda. Place baking sheet, baking soda water and cheese mixture on the counter that you are working on. Roll each dough piece (one at a time) into a ball and then flatten it into a circle. Add 1 tablespoon of cheese mixture in the center *I used a tablespoon scooper. Carefully pull each side over the cheese to create a 'cheese package', pinching the edges closed. Roll the dough into a ball. Be careful to make sure you can not see the cheese through the dough. Tap fingers in flour, pinch any tears and roll again. Set aside and repeat until you have 3 stuffed dough balls. Transfer 3 stuffed dough balls to hot water mixture and allow to set while you prepare the next 3. Prepare the next 3 dough balls. Remove dough balls from water with a slotted spoon and place on prepared baking sheet. Place 3 newly prepared balls into the water and prepare 3 more. Repeat until all dough balls are on the cookie sheet. Cooks Note: You can mix the dough by hand if you do not have a stand mixer. Add water, yeast and sugar to a large bowl. Once the yeast blooms stir in the salt and the flour. Mix with a spoon. Turn dough out onto floured counter top and knead for 3-5 minutes until dough is no longer sticky. Proceed with remaining instructions. I microwaved the beer in a glass microwave safe measuring cup, 15 seconds at a time until it was 110-120 degrees.

PRETZELS WITH CHEESE FILLING



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These homemade pretzels, filled with Cheddar, Swiss and cream cheese, are a must-try appetizer for game day.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 package fast-acting dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 to 1 1/4 cups very warm water (120°F to 130°F)
3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (2 oz)
2 oz cream cheese (one-fourth of 8-oz package), softened
Dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups water
1/4 cup baking soda
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt, if desired

Steps:

  • In large bowl, stir flour, yeast, salt and sugar with whisk. Add 1 cup warm water; stir to combine, slowly adding additional water as necessary to make dough easy to handle.
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and springy. Grease large bowl with oil. Place dough bowl, turning dough to grease all sides. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray; let rise in warm place about 30 minutes or until doubled in size. Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together all of the filling ingredients.
  • Heat oven to 425°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Gently push fist into dough to deflate. Place dough on lightly floured surface. Using floured rolling pin, roll to 16x12-inch rectangle. Using pizza cutter, cut dough crosswise into 8 (2- x 12-inch) strips. Spoon cheese mixture down center of each dough strip. Press dough over filling, pinching edges and ends to seal. Gently press or roll each rope to 15-inch length.
  • To make pretzel shape, form each rope into U shape. Twist ends twice. Overlap twisted ends to form X shape; press together where dough touches. Pick ends up and place on rounded portion of U shape. Tuck one end under dough; place other end on top of dough.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave 2 cups water on High 2 minutes or until hot. Add baking soda; stir until dissolved. Dip each pretzel, one at a time, into water mixture. Immediately remove from water with large pancake turner; place on cooling rack. Let stand at room temperature, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir egg and 1 tablespoon water with fork. Brush pretzels with egg mixture; sprinkle with sea salt. Carefully transfer to cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on cooling rack, about 10 minutes. Serve warm or cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1, ServingSize 1 Pretzel, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh jalapeños for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh jalapeños, you can use canned or jarred jalapeños, but be sure to drain them well before using.
  • If you like your pretzels spicy, you can add more jalapeños to the filling. Just be sure to taste the filling before baking the pretzels so that you can adjust the spice level to your liking.
  • Be careful not to overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make the pretzels tough. Mix the dough just until it comes together.
  • If you don't have a pretzel baking stone, you can bake the pretzels on a greased baking sheet. Just be sure to reduce the baking time by a few minutes.
  • Serve the pretzels warm with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular dipping sauces for pretzels include mustard, cheese sauce, and ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Jalapeño and cheese-filled pretzels are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a quick and easy meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these pretzels at home and enjoy them with your family and friends.

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