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Pretzel Bites with Queso Dip


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 pretzel bites 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious homemade pretzel bites served with warm queso dip.


Ingredients

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  • 1 can non stick cooking spray
  • enough flour to lightly flour surface
  • 1 (13 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust
  • 5 cups water
  • ⅓ cup baking soda
  • 1 egg (slightly beaten)
  • 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar queso dip (heated)

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 450℉.
  2. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Unroll dough on a lightly floured surface.
  4. Cut the dough into 3 x ½ inch strips. Using your hands, roll each strip into a rope about 5 inches long.
  5. Tie each strip into a knot and place on the baking sheet.
  6. In a large sauce pan, heat 5 cups of water and the baking soda until it boils.
  7. Drop dough knots, 6 at a time, into the boiling water.
  8. Let the knots cook for about 30 seconds or until dough looks slightly puffy and dimpled.
  9. Using a slotted spoon, remove knots from the water and place on the cookie sheet about ½ inch apart.
  10. Brush knots with egg and sprinkle on salt.
  11. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until well browned.
  12. Serve pretzel bites with warm queso dip or any dip you prefer.

Notes

  • Ensure the dough is rolled evenly for consistent cooking.
  • Adjust baking time as necessary based on your oven.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 pretzel bites
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg