Description
These Bourbon Onion Pretzels are soft, chewy, and stuffed with caramelized onions cooked in bourbon, served with a creamy garlic parmesan sauce. Perfect for parties or game day!
Ingredients
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
– 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
– 2 tbsp brown sugar
– 1 tbsp salt
– 1/4 cup baking soda
– 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
– 1 cup caramelized onions (cooked in bourbon)
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 4 cloves garlic (minced)
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1.
2. 1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and brown sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
3. 2. Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.
4. 3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
5. 4. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
6. 5. In a skillet, cook the onions over medium heat until caramelized, then add bourbon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
7. 6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
8. 7. Flatten each piece and place a tablespoon of bourbon onions and a tablespoon of mozzarella cheese in the center, then fold the dough over and seal.
9. 8. Boil 4 cups of water and add baking soda. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet.
10. 9. Brush each pretzel with the beaten egg and sprinkle with salt.
11. 10. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
12. 11. For the garlic parmesan sauce, in a saucepan, heat heavy cream and add minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
13. 12. Serve the pretzels warm with garlic parmesan sauce!
Notes
– You can substitute bourbon with apple cider for a non-alcoholic version.
– Make sure to seal the pretzels well to keep the filling inside while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pretzels, bourbon, appetizers, snacks