Today we’re making these absolutely delicious smoked brisket and beer cheese pretzel bombs that are perfect for game day, family gatherings, or any time you want to treat yourself to something special. These golden, buttery bites combine the smoky richness of brisket with creamy beer cheese, all wrapped in soft pretzel dough.
What You’ll Need
- 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
Step-by-Step Instructions
Getting Started
Step 1: Turn your oven to 375°F and let it heat up while you prepare everything else.
Step 2: Take a medium mixing bowl and gently combine your shredded smoked brisket with the beer cheese dip. Mix until everything is well coated. Set this aside for now.
Preparing Your Baking Soda Bath
Step 3: In a separate bowl, slowly stir the baking soda into the warm water until it’s completely dissolved. This special bath will give your pretzel bombs that classic pretzel flavor and golden color.
Wrapping Your Pretzel Bombs
Step 4: Open your can of biscuit dough and separate each piece. On a clean, lightly floured surface, gently roll out each biscuit until it’s about 4 inches wide.
Step 5: Place about 2 tablespoons of your brisket and cheese mixture right in the center of each flattened biscuit.
Step 6: Carefully bring the edges of the dough up and around the filling, pinching the seams together tightly to seal. Roll gently between your palms to form a smooth ball. Don’t worry if they’re not perfectly round – they’ll taste amazing either way!
The Final Touch
Step 7: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. One at a time, dip each dough ball into your baking soda mixture, then place it on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 8: Sprinkle the tops generously with coarse salt – this adds that authentic pretzel taste.
Step 9: Bake for 12-15 minutes, checking after 12 minutes. They’re done when they’re golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
Step 10: As soon as they come out of the oven, brush each pretzel bomb with melted butter for extra richness and shine.
Serving Tips
These pretzel bombs are best enjoyed warm, straight from the oven. They make wonderful appetizers for parties, game day snacks, or even a hearty lunch. Serve them with extra beer cheese dip or your favorite mustard for dipping.
Why This Recipe Works
The combination of smoky brisket and creamy beer cheese creates an irresistible filling, while the baking soda bath gives these bombs their distinctive pretzel flavor and beautiful golden color. Using refrigerated biscuit dough makes this recipe accessible for cooks of all skill levels.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Serves: 8 pretzel bombs
