Cheese-Stuffed Pretzel Buns

By sltaylor

Ingredients

• 12 frozen dinner rolls
• 6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Deli Sharp Cheddar American, quartered
• 2 tablespoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 6 cups water
• 1 Land O Lakes® Egg, slightly beaten
• Coarse sea salt

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 150mins
Cooking time 165mins
Adapted from landolakes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Spray baking sheet with no-stick cooking spray. Place rolls onto sheet; cover lightly with plastic food wrap. Let rise at room temperature 1 1/2-2 hours or until completely thawed and rolls feel soft.

cheese; fold in half. Fold in half again, forming small cube. Press cheese into center of roll; seal dough around cheese, pinching edges tightly. Repeat with remaining cheese and rolls. Place onto baking sheet; let rest 15 minutes.

Heat oven to 425ºF

Place water into large saucepan; bring to boil over high heat. Carefully add baking soda and sugar. (Water will bubble up, then return to a gentle boil.) Drop

rolls into gently boiling water; cook, turning once, about 30 seconds per side or until surface of dough has lightly bubbled appearance. Remove with slotted spoon; place onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining rolls.

Brush each roll with beaten egg; sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 3 minutes. Serve warm.

- To make ahead and freeze, prepare according to directions. Allow to cool completely 1-2 hours. Store in resealable plastic food bag in freezer.

- To reheat, place onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425ºF, 15 minutes or until deep golden brown and cheese is melted in center. Cool 3 minutes. Serve warm.

Variations

I've made these twice so far and they disappear in a hurry. My husband requested me to make them for his poker guys when they play at our place. I used Colby jack cheese the second time, but I feel they were more flavorful with the cheddar

I've made these twice so far and they disappear in a hurry. My husband requested me to make them for his poker guys when they play at our place. I used Colby jack cheese the second time, but I feel they were more flavorful with the cheddar