Irresistible Cheesy Pretzel Dogs in Just 30 Minutes
Soft baked pretzel dogs stuffed with cheddar cheese, perfect for game day or as a kid-friendly party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 hot dogs
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade dough)
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- Coarse sea salt
- Optional: melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Wrap a slice of cheddar around each hot dog, then wrap tightly with strips of pizza dough, sealing the edges.
- Bring water to a boil and carefully add baking soda. Dip each wrapped dog for 20–30 seconds.
- Place pretzel dogs on a lined baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes until deep golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter while warm and serve hot with mustard or cheese dip.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
- Use thick-cut hot dogs for better texture.
- Serve immediately for the best cheese pull.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel dog
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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