These Jalapeno Bacon Stuffed Pretzel Dippers are the perfect combination of savory, salty, and spicy flavors in one bite-sized snack. The soft pretzel dough is stuffed with a creamy jalapeno and bacon filling, then baked to golden perfection. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 oz) refrigerated pretzel dough
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 jalapeno, seeds removed and finely diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the crumbled bacon, diced jalapeno, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese.
- Roll out the pretzel dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread the bacon mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a border around the edges.
- Roll up the dough tightly, sealing the edges and forming a log.
- Cut the log into 1-inch pieces and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the pretzel dippers with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Brush the baked pretzel dippers with melted butter before serving.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Interesting Facts
Pretzels are believed to have originated in Europe over 1000 years ago.
The twisted shape of pretzels is said to resemble arms crossed in prayer.