Description
These Sloppy Joe Pretzel Bombs take classic Sloppy Joe filling, add a cube of melty cheddar, and wrap everything inside soft, chewy pretzel dough. You’ll boil them in baking soda (like real pretzels), brush with egg wash, sprinkle on salt, and bake until golden. They’re simple, fun, and seriously addictive.
Ingredients
These Sloppy Joe Pretzel Bombs take classic Sloppy Joe filling, add a cube of melty cheddar, and wrap everything inside soft, chewy pretzel dough. You’ll boil them in baking soda (like real pretzels), brush with egg wash, sprinkle on salt, and bake until golden. They’re simple, fun, and seriously addictive.
Instructions
1. Prep
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the Dough Rounds
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Lightly flour your surface.
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Flatten each thawed dough ball into a 3–4 inch circle.
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Keep the center a little thicker than the edges.
3. Fill
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Add 1 heaping tablespoon of cooled Sloppy Joe mixture to the center.
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Place one cheddar cube on top.
4. Seal
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Pull the edges of the dough up and over the filling.
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Pinch tightly until fully sealed.
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Roll gently between your hands to form a smooth ball.
5. Pretzel Bath
This step gives the bombs their chewy pretzel texture.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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Add ½ cup baking soda slowly (it will foam).
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Boil each dough ball for 20 seconds, 3–4 at a time.
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Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the baking sheet.
6. Egg Wash
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Whisk the egg with 2 tbsp water.
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Brush each bomb lightly.
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Sprinkle with pretzel salt.
7. Bake
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until deep golden brown.
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Let cool for 5–10 minutes before eating — the filling will be hot.
Notes
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Refrigerate: Assemble, boil, egg wash → refrigerate up to 24 hours.
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Freeze (unbaked): Assemble and boil → freeze 1 hour → bag → bake from frozen (add 3–5 minutes).