Are you looking for a unique, tasty starter to serve at your next party to leave a lasting impression? Here is your guide to making Mozzarella-stuffed Pretzel Bites—a cheesy and crunchy appetizer that’s sure to invoke pleasure for your and your guests’ tastebuds.
Ingredients:
- 8 mozzarella sticks
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- pretzel salt
- all-purpose flour
- marinara
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. While you wait, pour 10 cups of water into a pot and stir in the baking soda. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Roll the dough out to a 15″ x 12″ rectangle. Cut the dough into 12 rectangles.
- In the center of each rectangle, insert half a mozzarella stick. By breaking them in half, you’ll have 16 cheese sticks, leaving four left over.
- Cook each rectangle for about 30 seconds until it puffs up.
- Once each rectangle is ready, place it onto a baking sheet and brush it with the egg wash and salt.
- Bake each pretzel for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown.
- Transfer the pretzels to a serving platter and serve alongside marinara sauce for dipping.
