Mozzarella Stuffed Soft Pretzels
These Mozzarella Stuffed Soft Pretzels are a fun twist on classic soft pretzels — golden, chewy dough wrapped around gooey melted mozzarella. Perfect for game day, after-school snacks, or a savory treat, they’re easy to make at home and irresistible when served warm with your favorite dips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour rising time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 pretzels
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 1½ cups warm water (110°F–115°F)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the Filling and Topping:
- 8 mozzarella sticks (string cheese), cut in half
- 10 cups water
- ⅔ cup baking soda
- 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
- Coarse salt, for sprinkling
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing after baking)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour, salt, and melted butter, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour.
- Punch down dough and divide into 16 pieces. Roll each into a 10–12 inch rope, flatten, and place half a mozzarella stick inside. Seal tightly and shape into pretzels.
- Bring water and baking soda to a boil in a large pot. Dip each pretzel for 30 seconds, then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush pretzels with egg wash, sprinkle with coarse salt, and bake at 450°F (230°C) for 12–14 minutes until deep golden brown.
- Brush hot pretzels with melted butter and serve warm with marinara, ranch, or queso.
Notes
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar, pepper jack, or cream cheese.
- Brush baked pretzels with garlic butter and herbs for a pizza-style version.
- Add jalapeños with cheddar for a spicy twist.
- For sweet pretzels, skip cheese and roll in cinnamon sugar after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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