Description

Bring the party spirit alive with these crispy, cheesy Patriotic Pretzel Bites! Featuring the bold colors of red, white, and blue, they’re perfect for festive gatherings and guaranteed to impress with both flavor and flair.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
1 packet active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup melted butter
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/4 cup blue cheese (crumbled)
Red food coloring
Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)

Instructions

Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy to activate the yeast.
Gradually add flour, salt, and melted butter, stirring until dough forms. It may be slightly sticky.
Knead dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Deflate dough and divide into golf ball-sized pieces. Flatten each, add cheddar and blue cheese, then fold and seal into balls.
In a pot of boiling water, dissolve baking soda. Boil each stuffed ball for 30 seconds, then transfer to a greased baking sheet.
Brush with melted butter and add a drop of red food coloring to one side. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden. Let cool slightly before enjoying.

Notes

Add garlic powder or oregano to the dough for extra flavor. You can prep these ahead of time up to the boiling step and refrigerate until ready to bake. For a spicy kick, mix in chopped jalapenos with the cheese filling.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 bites
Calories: 160
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: patriotic snacks, pretzel bites, 4th of July, cheesy appetizers, red white blue snacks