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Cheesy Buffalo Bacon Pretzel Bombs with Ranch Drizzle

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These Cheesy Buffalo Bacon Pretzel Bombs are soft, golden-brown pretzel bites stuffed with spicy buffalo chicken, crispy bacon, and gooey melted cheese. Finished with a drizzle of cool ranch dressing, they’re the ultimate snack for any occasion!

Ingredients

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For the Pretzel Dough:

  • 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • â…“ cup buffalo sauce
  • ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

For Boiling & Topping:

  • 8 cups water
  • â…“ cup baking soda
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • ½ tsp coarse salt

For the Ranch Drizzle:

  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • 1 tbsp milk (to thin, if needed)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough:
    • In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
    • Stir in salt, melted butter, and flour. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
  2. Prepare the Filling:
    • In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce. Stir in bacon, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
  3. Assemble the Pretzel Bombs:
    • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Punch down the dough and divide into 16 equal pieces. Flatten each piece, add a spoonful of the filling, and pinch the edges to seal into a ball.
  4. Boil the Pretzel Bombs:
    • Bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Stir in baking soda.
    • Drop each dough ball into the boiling water for 15–20 seconds, then transfer to the baking sheet.
  5. Bake:
    • Brush each pretzel bomb with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
    • Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
  6. Drizzle with Ranch & Serve:
    • Mix ranch dressing with a little milk to thin if needed. Drizzle over warm pretzel bombs. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Serve with extra buffalo sauce or ranch for dipping.
  • Use store-bought pizza dough for a shortcut.
  • Add blue cheese crumbles for extra flavor!

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