Cheesy Pizza Pretzel Bites
Elevate your snacking game with these Cheesy Pizza Pretzel Bites! Perfect for lunchboxes or as an irresistible snack, these doughy delights are infused with delicious pizza flavors. This recipe, gifted to me by my sister, combines soft pretzel dough with savory spaghetti sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese, making them a hit with family and friends alike. Serve warm, enjoy fresh out of the oven, or pack them for on-the-go goodness—these pretzel bites are bound to satisfy your cravings!
40
Servings
60
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Flour
8 cups (all-purpose flour)
Salt
1 tablespoon (kosher or sea salt)
Yeast
4 tablespoons or 4 envelopes (instant or fast-rising yeast)
Oil
1 cup (vegetable or olive oil)
Hot Water
4 cups (water, heated to around 110°F)
Spaghetti Sauce
1 1/2 cups (jarred or homemade, more or less to taste)
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
3 cups (freshly shredded, more or less to taste)
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the hot water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
2
Add the oil and salt to the yeast mixture, and stir to combine.
3
Gradually mix in the flour, starting with 8 cups, until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add up to 2 more cups, one at a time, until it reaches a workable consistency.
4
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5
Divide the dough into 40 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope approximately 8-10 inches long, then twist into a pretzel shape.
6
Place the formed pretzels on greased large cookie sheets, making sure they’re spaced out.
7
Cover the pretzels with a clean cloth and let them rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until puffy.
8
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Before baking, spread about 1 teaspoon of spaghetti sauce on each pretzel and top with 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
10
Remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
3g
Fat
7g
Carbs
1.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cheesy Pizza Pretzel Bites?
They are doughy delights infused with pizza flavors, combining soft pretzel dough with savory spaghetti sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 40 servings.
How many calories are in one pretzel bite?
Each serving contains approximately 60 calories.
What is the protein content per serving?
There is 1.5g of protein per serving.
How much fat is in each pizza pretzel bite?
Each serving contains 3g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in one bite?
Each serving has 7g of carbohydrates.
What type of flour should I use?
The recipe calls for all-purpose flour.
How much flour do I need for this recipe?
You will need between 8 and 10 cups of flour.
What kind of yeast is required?
You need 4 tablespoons or 4 envelopes of instant or fast-rising yeast.
How long should I let the yeast and water sit?
Let the hot water and yeast mixture sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
What temperature should the water be?
The water should be heated to around 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much oil is needed for the dough?
The recipe requires 1 cup of vegetable or olive oil.
How much salt is included?
Use 1 tablespoon of kosher or sea salt.
How long do I need to knead the dough?
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 to 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
How many pieces should I divide the dough into?
Divide the dough into 40 equal pieces.
How long should the pretzel ropes be?
Each piece should be rolled into a rope approximately 8 to 10 inches long.
Do I need to grease the cookie sheets?
Yes, place the formed pretzels on greased large cookie sheets.
How long should the pretzels rise before baking?
Cover the pretzels and let them rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until puffy.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius.
How much spaghetti sauce goes on each pretzel?
Spread about 1 teaspoon of spaghetti sauce on each pretzel.
What type of cheese is best for these pretzel bites?
Freshly shredded mozzarella cheese is recommended for the best results.
How much mozzarella cheese is used per bite?
Top each pretzel with approximately 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese.
How long do the pretzel bites bake?
Bake them in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
How do I know when the pretzel bites are done?
They are done when they are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
How should I cool the pretzels after baking?
Remove them from the baking sheets and cool on wire racks before serving.
Can I use homemade spaghetti sauce?
Yes, you can use either jarred or homemade spaghetti sauce based on your preference.
Are these good for school lunches?
Yes, they are perfect for lunchboxes and are easy to pack for on-the-go goodness.
What is the total amount of cheese needed?
You will need approximately 3 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese for the entire batch.
What is the total amount of spaghetti sauce needed?
You will need 1.5 cups of spaghetti sauce in total.
What should I do if the dough is too sticky?
If the dough is too sticky, add up to 2 additional cups of flour, one at a time, until it reaches a workable consistency.