Mozzarella Pretzels Recipe

mozzarella pretzels with gooey cheese filling on white counter

Mozzarella Pretzels Recipe

This mozzarella pretzel recipe creates golden brown, soft pretzels with gooey mozzarella cheese filling. Perfect for game days, parties, or anytime you crave a comforting cheesy snack.

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Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American, German-Inspired

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 15

Rise Time: 1

Total Time: 1 35

Servings: pretzels

Calories: 260kcal

Cost: $8–10

Equipment

Large mixing bowl
Stand mixer with dough hook (optional)
Large pot
Slotted spoon
Baking sheets
Parchment paper
Pastry brush
Instant-read Thermometer

Ingredients

For Pretzel Dough

1 ½ cups warm water 110°F
2 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast 1 packet
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoon unsalted butter melted

For Cheese Filling

12 oz mozzarella cheese cubed or pearls
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning optional

For Baking Soda Bath

10 cups water
⅔ cup baking soda

For Topping

1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
Coarse sea salt
2 tablespoon melted butter for brushing
Garlic powder optional
Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let rest until frothy.
Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Knead until smooth.
Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 45–60 minutes.
Divide dough and roll into ropes. Flatten slightly.
Place mozzarella along center of dough, fold over, and seal tightly.
Shape into classic pretzels or bite-sized pieces.
Boil water with baking soda. Dip pretzels for 30 seconds.
Brush pretzels with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
Bake at 425°F for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
Brush with melted butter, optionally sprinkle garlic powder or Parmesan. Serve warm.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

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