🍺🥨 Smoked Brisket & Beer Cheese Pretzel Bombs — the ultimate indulgent appetizer! Imagine soft, chewy pretzel dough wrapped around smoky brisket and creamy, cheesy beer filling, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for game day, parties, or just a seriously satisfying snack.
🥨 Smoked Brisket & Beer Cheese Pretzel Bombs Recipe
Makes: 12–16 bombs
Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus dough rising)
Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
Ingredients
For the dough:
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1 ½ cups warm water (110°F / 45°C)
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2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
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1 tsp sugar
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp salt
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
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2 cups shredded smoked brisket (leftover or store-bought)
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1 cup beer cheese (cheddar-based, smooth and slightly spicy)
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Optional: chopped jalapeños for a kick
For boiling:
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10 cups water
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2/3 cup baking soda
For topping:
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Coarse salt
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Melted butter (optional)
Instructions
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Make the dough:
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In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
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Stir in flour, salt, and melted butter. Knead until smooth (about 5–7 minutes).
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Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Shape the bombs:
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Divide dough into 12–16 pieces.
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Flatten each piece, place a spoonful of brisket and a dollop of beer cheese in the center.
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Pinch dough together to seal completely.
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Boil in baking soda water:
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Bring 10 cups of water + 2/3 cup baking soda to a boil.
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Carefully drop each dough ball in for 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on the baking sheet.
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Bake:
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Brush with melted butter (optional) and sprinkle with coarse salt.
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Bake 15–20 minutes, until golden brown.
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Serve warm — oozy beer cheese and smoky brisket in every bite!
🍺 Tips & Variations
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Beer cheese: Homemade or store-bought works; add a dash of hot sauce for extra zing.
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Brisket: Leftover smoked brisket works perfectly; chopped finely for even filling.
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Make ahead: You can assemble and refrigerate, then boil and bake fresh when ready.
If you want, I can create a mouthwatering image of these pretzel bombs, showing the gooey beer cheese oozing out of the golden crust. That visual alone is irresistible!
