Jalapeño Popper Pretzel Ring

Jalapeño Popper Pretzel Ring

4.8(23)

Try saying “popper pretzel” five times fast! Yeah, we know it’s a mouthful, just like this zesty ring. Use store-bought pizza dough to make pretzel bites stuffed with cheesy jalapeños, then serve with a creamy cilantro lime dip to tame the spice. This appetizer is a championship ring you’re guaranteed to win on your next game day.

Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
1 hr 5 min
Yield
6 servings

Ingredients

Pretzel Poppers

  • nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
  • 16 small jalapeñoes
  • 4 oz cream cheese (110 g), softened
  • ½ cup sour cream (120 g)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (150 g)
  • 32 oz prepared pizza dough (960 g)
  • ¼ cup baking soda (35 g)
  • 1 large egg yolk, beaten
  • coarse sea salt, for topping

Creamy Cilantro Lime Dip

  • ½ cup crema (120 g)
  • 1 avocado, pitted and peeled
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves (20 g)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaf
  • 1 lime, zested
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 626
  • Fat 27g
  • Carbs 76g
  • Fiber 6g
  • Sugar 6g
  • Protein 17g

How to Make It

1. Step
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and another with foil, then grease with nonstick spray.
2. Step
Trim the tops and bottom tips from the jalapeños. Cut the jalapeños in half crosswise and remove the seeds and ribs, taking care not to break the jalapeños.
3. Step
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar cheese with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until well combined. Transfer the cheese mixture to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner snipped off.
4. Step
Pipe the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half to fill completely.
5. Step
Divide the pizza dough into 32 1-ounce portions and roll into balls. Gently press each piece of dough into a small, flat circle. Place a stuffed jalapeño half in the center, then gather the dough around the jalapeño and roll into a ball, sealing completely. Place on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Step
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the baking soda to the boiling water.
7. Step
Working in batches, boil the dough balls, until the dough begins to swell, about 20–30 seconds. Remove from the water and place on the foil-lined baking sheet, arranging in 2 concentric circles with a space in the middle.
8. Step
Brush the dough balls with the beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with coarse salt.
9. Step
Bake the poppers for about 25 minutes, until the dough is cooked through and tops are deep golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
10. Step
Meanwhile, make the creamy cilantro lime dip: Add the crema, avocado, cilantro, mint, lime zest and juice, and salt to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl that will fit into the center of the popper ring.
11. Step
Place the dip in the center of the ring, then serve.
12. Step
Enjoy!

Tags

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