Description
Delicious Bavarian pretzel skewers stuffed with savory beef and gooey cheese, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- Pretzel dough
- Ground beef (80/20)
- Cheese (Cheddar or Gouda)
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt and pepper
- Coarse sea salt
- Baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare the Pretzel Dough: If using store-bought, let it rest. For homemade, combine yeast, flour, water, sugar, and salt; knead and let rise for an hour.
- Make the Beef Filling: Mix ground beef with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- Roll Out the Dough: After rising, punch down, divide into 2-ounce pieces, and roll into 12-inch ropes.
- Assemble the Skewers: Wrap each meatball with dough and tuck in ends. Repeat until all skewers are prepared.
- Baking Soda Bath: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Boil water with baking soda, submerge skewers for 30 seconds, and place on a baking sheet.
- Egg Wash and Seasoning: Brush with whisked egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Cool slightly, serve with dipping sauces like mustard or cheese sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pretzel skewers, beef bites, appetizers, Bavarian pretzels, party food