Description
These Cheesy Pretzel Sticks are warm, salty, and comforting—soft pretzel dough from refrigerated pizza dough wrapped around melty cheese sticks, boiled in a baking soda bath for that classic pretzel crust, then baked until golden and perfect for dipping or snacking.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup baking soda
- 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
- 8 cheddar cheese sticks
- 1 egg
- Coarse salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 °F (218 °C).
- Bring about 2 quarts of water to a gentle boil in a large pot. Slowly stir in the baking soda. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Lightly grease a baking sheet. Roll out the pizza dough and cut it into 8 equal rectangles.
- Place one cheddar cheese stick on each piece of dough, fold and wrap the dough over the cheese, and pinch the edges tightly to seal so cheese won’t leak. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Use a slotted spoon to dip each wrapped stick into the baking‑soda water for a few seconds (just enough to coat, not soak). Then place them back on the baking sheet. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Whisk the egg with a tablespoon of cold water and brush the tops of each pretzel stick. Sprinkle coarse salt on them.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 10‑12 minutes, or until the tops are deeply golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Notes
- The baking soda bath helps achieve the classic pretzel crust and chewy texture — don’t skip it. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Be sure not to stretch the dough too thin around the cheese stick to avoid leaks during baking. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- You can swap cheddar cheese sticks for mozzarella, pepper jack or another favourite cheese for variety.
- These are excellent served with marinara sauce, honey mustard, or warm cheese dip.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking & brief boil
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel stick
- Calories: ≈ 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
