Smoked Brisket Beer Cheese Pretzel Bombs (Print Format)
Soft pretzel bombs filled with smoky shredded brisket and creamy beer cheese. The ultimate comfort food appetizer!
# Ingredients:
→ Amazing Filling
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1 pound smoked brisket, shredded
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1 cup beer cheese dip (or cheese sauce)
→ Dough Base
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1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
→ Pretzel Magic
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¼ cup baking soda
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2 cups warm water
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Coarse salt for sprinkling
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Melted butter for brushing
# Steps:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. These bombs are going to be absolutely incredible!
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In a mixing bowl, combine that beautiful shredded smoked brisket with the beer cheese dip. This combination is pure comfort food heaven - smoky, cheesy, and absolutely irresistible!
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Roll out each biscuit on a lightly floured surface, then place a generous spoonful of the brisket and cheese mixture right in the center. Wrap the dough around the filling like you're making a little present, pinching the seams tight to seal.
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In a separate bowl, mix the baking soda with warm water until it's completely dissolved. This is what gives your bombs that authentic pretzel flavor and beautiful golden color!
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Dip each filled dough ball into the baking soda mixture for just a second, then place them on your prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops generously with coarse salt - this is where the pretzel magic really happens!
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Pop them in the oven for 12-15 minutes until they're golden brown and looking absolutely gorgeous. Your kitchen is going to smell like a dream!
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As soon as they come out of the oven, brush them with melted butter while they're still hot. Serve immediately and watch these disappear faster than you can make them!
# Tips:
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These are like the ultimate game day snack - smoky brisket, gooey cheese, and pretzel goodness all wrapped up in perfect little bombs of flavor!
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The baking soda bath is what gives these their authentic pretzel taste and that beautiful golden-brown color. Don't skip this step!
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If you don't have beer cheese dip, regular cheese sauce or even shredded cheese mixed with a little cream cheese works great too.