Jalapeno Popper Pretzel Bombs + Video
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Jalapeno Popper Pretzel Bombs are the ULTIMATE game day food! This easy snack recipe makes scrumptious, ooey-gooey jalapeno cream cheese stuffed soft pretzels. Fantastic for tailgating, too!
Jalapeno Popper Pretzel Bombs
These soft, cream cheese pretzel poppers are stuffed with loads of ooey gooey cheese, crispy bacon and spicy jalapenos.
This scrumptious snack is like nothing you have ever eaten before. I think they taste like jalapeno poppers buried inside of soft, warm pretzel bread. TOTAL comfort food!
On game day, girls night, or a laid back night with the family, this is the party appetizer that everyone will devour!
RECIPE VIDEO
Watch the video below to see how easy it is to make these stuffed bread appetizers!
Tips and Tricks
- To warm the beer, pour it into a glass microwave-safe measuring cup, Microwave on high power for 15 seconds at a time, or until it reaches 110-115 degrees F.
- You can substitute milk or water for the beer.
- SHORTCUT: You can use 36 frozen dinner rolls (I use Rhodes) in place of making the dough from scratch.
Kitchen Tools You Will Need:
- Stand Mixer– If you have a stand mixer, it will be much easier for you to make the bread dough. If you don’t have a stand mixer, it’s okay. Here are instructions for making bread without a stand mixer.
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How to Make Soft Pretzel Bombs Without a Stand Mixer
You can mix the bread dough by hand if you do not have a stand mixer. It isn’t difficult to do, just more time consuming.
- Add warm beer (or water), yeast and sugar to a large bowl. When the yeast blooms, you will notice little bubbles forming on the top.
- When the yeast blooms, stir in the salt and the flour, and use a spoon to stir them with a wooden spoon to combine.
- Turn the pretzel bread dough out onto floured counter top and knead for 3-5 minutes, or until the dough is no longer sticky. Then, proceed with the instructions as shown in the recipe card below.
Enjoy!
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Jalapeno Popper Pretzel Bombs + Video
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 12 ounces warm beer, 110°-120°F, I use Blue Moon (See Notes)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1 packet
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 12 ounces bacon, cooked and chopped into bite size pieces
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces shredded Mexican cheese blend, or cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces pickled jalapeños
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt , plus more for pretzel tops
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.Sprinkle clean counter top with ¼ cup flour. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Whisk egg in a small bowl and set aside.
- Warm the beer (See Notes), then add to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. *See notes if you do not have a stand mixer. Sprinkle yeast over top of beer, add sugar and stir to combine. Allow yeast to bloom for 5-10 minutes. *When yeast has bloomed, the mixture should smell yeasty and look like the 'head' of a beer poured too quickly.
- While you wait, add cheeses, bacon and jalapeños to a medium-size mixing bowl, then stir to combine. *May need to use a wooden spoon to get it well mixed.
- Add flour and salt to stand mixer bowl. Knead on medium-low speed for 3- 5 minutes, until the dough comes together in one ball. If bread is too sticky to come together, add more flour, a tablespoon at a time as needed,. *Dough should be tacky when you pull it out of the mixer, but not sticky.
- Place dough on floured counter top and knead in flour for a minute or two, until dough is no longer tacky.Form dough into a ball. The ball will be cut into 36 somewhat even pieces. First, cut the ball of dough into fourths. *I use a bench scraper, but a butter knife works too. Roll each piece into a fat log shape, then cut each log into 3 even pieces. Roll each of those pieces into a log shape and cut those into 3 pieces each. When you are done, you should have 36 pieces.
- Fill 4-cup glass measuring cup with 2 cups of hot water; add baking soda and stir to combine. Place baking sheet, baking soda water and cheese mixture on the counter that you are working on.
- Working with one at a time, roll each dough piece into a ball and then flatten it into a circle. Add 1 tablespoon of cheese mixture in the center. *I use a tablespoon scooper. Carefully pull sides of dough up and over the cheese to create a package; Pinch 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 closed, 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 them to sit 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.
- Arrange all pretzel balls on parchment so that none are touching. Brush egg wash onto each one and sprinkle with coarse kosher or sea salt.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the tops are browned.
- The melted cheese may escape some of your pretzel bombs. That is a beautiful thing! Scoop all that cheesy goodness up onto the plate.Serve and enjoy!
Video
Donna’s Notes
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.
Originally published January 2014. Updated and republished June 2022.
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Oh my goodness Donna!! I have no words. I have got to have these in my life asap 🙂
Thanks jenny! I was popping them cold out of the fridge. I may need an intervention. LOL
HOLY MOLY, these look incredible! I love the scene of you all eating them hot out of the oven and happily calling it dinner. I'd do the same thing!
Thanks for stopping by Erin! They were so good, I was popping the left overs out of the fridge and eating them cold. LOL
These look incredibly dangerous. Not sure if I'd be able to share. They'd be gone before they hit the Superbowl buffet table. LOL Definitely pinning these mouthing watering morsels.
Thanks Sylvia! They are awesome. Let us know if you get a chance to make them.
Wow Donna…I need some of these asap!
You are welcome any time Gerry! Thanks for stopping by.
can you use frozen bread/roll dough??
I haven't tried it, but it is on my list. I will post as soon as I have a good recipe.
These sound incredible. Do you think you could make them up ahead of time, put them in refrigerator, then do the boiling/baking at party time?
These sound incredible. Do you think you could do them ahead of time, put in refrigerator, then boil an bake later in the day?
That's exactly what I'm planning on doing. My only concern is the dough sitting (albeit covered) in the fridge for a day. But I've done it before without issue!
Absolutely heavenly looking. Yum!
can you use frozen dough?
Oh my, I love jalepeno and cheese together – must make these. Thanks so much!
Oh my – I love jalepeno and cheese. This looks amazing. Thanks for the recipe!
Oh my goodness! I could easily stuff myself with these cheesy pretzels!
what could you use as a beer substitute? ginger ale?
You can substitute water in place of the beer. There is enough yeast that you don't need to worry about the fizz. Enjoy!
omgoodness, these look sooooooooooo good!
OH MY GOODNESS! Made these yesterday while snowed in. They are divine. I have enough filling leftover and plan to make another batch for Superbowl Sunday. I can already imagine making these with pepperoni/cheese/sauce stuffed inside! So glad I found your site.
Lori Connors
This looks incredible. I just saw you won an award, congrats, I'm a long time lurker and I'm really pleased for you. I just wanted to let you know. Enjoy.
Thanks for stopping by! What award?
can u substitute the beer?
Absolutely! Milk or water would be perfect. Make sure to follow the recipe as written, except swap the ingredient.
This recipe is really incredible.
I like it so much!
I want to prepare these bombs for my husband.
Thank you!
Have a nice day.
Babe
This recipe is really incredible.
I like it so much!
I want to prepare these bombs for my husband.
Thank you!
Have a nice day.
Babe
and you don't let the dough rise at all?
Nope just work straight through the recipe and they come out perfect. Enjoy and let us know how it goes.
Just came out of the oven for a Super Bowl party. I had to taste test and they are amazing! Can't wait to share….this may be a new go to!
I've made then twice in the last month. They are amazing!
I've made these twice in the last month. The first time I followed the recipe exactly. The second time I got creative with different ingredients.
This is an awesome recipe!
Can you prepare these ahead of time and then cook them the next day? I'm traveling and want to take these but afraid they might get soggy.
You could toss them in the freezer and then thaw and pop them in the oven. I have never tried it, But I think that would be your best option for making them ahead. Let me know how it goes. I am sure our other readers would love to know. ENjoy!
Oh my goodness! I don't usually ever write about the recipes I try but I absolutely have to tell you how amazing these are! I was a little hesitant to make my own dough but I went for it and it wasn't as hard as I thought! And the filling! Oh my. I had a little left over and it was delicious as a dip! Anyways these are too good! I'm in love! Wishing I didn't only make half a batch!
I am so happy it worked out so well. I am hooked on these pretzel bombs.