Steak and Cheese Stuffed Pretzels (Print Format)

Golden pretzels embrace a savory mix of steak, cheddar, and Monterey Jack for an inviting, handheld snack.

# Ingredients:

→ For the Pretzels

01 - 2½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 1 tsp sugar
04 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
06 - 2¼ tsp instant dry yeast
07 - ⅔ cup warm water

→ For the Baking Soda Bath

08 - 1 cup boiling water
09 - 2 Tbsp baking soda

→ For the Filling

10 - 14 oz shaved steak, fully cooked
11 - 8 oz Cabot Monterey Jack cheese, cut into ½” cubes
12 - 6 oz Cabot Vermont Extra Sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into ½” cubes

→ For the Topping

13 - ½ Tbsp pretzel salt (can use kosher salt)
14 - 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

# Steps:

01 - Using a countertop mixer with the dough hook attached, add flour, salt, sugar, softened butter, onion powder, yeast, and warm water. Mix on medium speed for 5 minutes. (Note: Dough will be very soft.)
02 - Transfer dough into an oiled bowl, cover, and let sit at room temperature for 45 minutes.
03 - Combine the boiling water and baking soda in a bowl. Stir until baking soda is fully dissolved and set mixture aside to cool.
04 - Cook the shaved steak and cube the cheeses for the filling while the dough rises.
05 - Once the dough has risen, divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 3” x 5” rectangle. Divide the cooked steak and cheese cubes evenly across the dough pieces. Fold the bottom of each piece up, fold the sides over, and pinch seams together on top. Repeat for all pieces.
06 - Preheat oven to 450°F.
07 - Pour baking soda mixture into a shallow dish. Place each pretzel in the mixture and let sit for 2 minutes, ensuring full coverage. Spoon water over the top if necessary.
08 - Generously spray a standard baking pan with non-stick baking spray. Transfer pretzels to the pan.
09 - Sprinkle tops of pretzels with coarse salt and let sit uncovered for 10 minutes.
10 - Bake pretzels for 11-13 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
11 - Remove pretzels from the oven and brush tops with melted butter before serving.

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