Description

These irresistible Smoked Brisket & Beer Cheese Pretzel Bombs combine tender smoked brisket with gooey beer cheese, all wrapped in a soft pretzel-like dough. Golden and salty on the outside with a savory, melty center, they’re perfect for game day gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you want to impress with a show-stopping appetizer!

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound smoked brisket, shredded
1 cup beer cheese dip
1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
1/4 cup baking soda
2 cups warm water
Coarse salt
Melted butter

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded smoked brisket and beer cheese dip.
Roll out each biscuit dough on a floured surface and place a spoonful of the brisket and cheese mixture in the center.
Wrap the dough around the filling, pinching the seams to seal and forming into a ball.
In a separate bowl, mix the baking soda with warm water until dissolved.
Dip each filled dough ball into the baking soda mixture, then place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Sprinkle the tops with coarse salt.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter before serving.

Notes

For homemade beer cheese, combine shredded cheddar, cream cheese, a splash of beer, garlic powder, and Dijon mustard.
The type of beer used impacts the flavor – amber ales and lagers offer balanced flavor, while stouts provide deeper notes.
To make ahead: The brisket and beer cheese mixture can be combined and refrigerated up to 2 days before assembly.
Freezer-friendly: Assembled but unbaked bombs can be frozen for up to 1 month.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 pretzel bombs
Calories: 285
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 40mg

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