Description
Smoked Brisket & Beer Cheese Pretzel Bombs are the ultimate savory snack — fluffy pretzel dough stuffed with tender smoked brisket and gooey beer cheese, baked to golden perfection and brushed with butter and salt.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water (about 43°C / 110°F)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup smoked brisket, chopped
- 1/2 cup beer cheese (homemade or store-bought)
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse salt, for topping
Beer Cheese Sauce (optional):
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup beer
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and melted butter. Add the yeast mixture and knead until a smooth dough forms (about 5 minutes). Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 pieces. Flatten each piece and add about 1 tablespoon of brisket and 1 teaspoon of beer cheese in the center.
- Pinch the edges tightly to seal and form into smooth balls.
- In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil. Drop the pretzel bombs in batches for 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on the baking sheet.
- Brush each bomb with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter right after baking for extra shine and flavor.
- For beer cheese sauce: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beer and milk until smooth. Add cheese, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Serve pretzel bombs warm with beer cheese sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Substitute brisket with pulled pork, roast beef, or shredded chicken.
- To make it alcohol-free, use non-alcoholic beer or chicken broth in the cheese sauce.
- These bombs can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for 5–7 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: Baking & Boiling
- Cuisine: American