Homemade Savory Pretzel Bratwurst Bites
These Pretzel Bratwurst Bites feature smoky sausage links wrapped in a chewy, salt-crusted pretzel dough made easily with refrigerated pizza dough. A perfect high-heat bake for game day.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 36 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
13.8 oz refrigerated pizza dough
12 links smoked bratwurst (fully cooked)
6 cups water
1/3 cup baking soda
1 tbsp coarse kosher salt
2 tbsp melted butter (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 450 Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Bring water and baking soda to a boil in a large pot.
3. Roll dough into a 10×12 rectangle and cut into 12 even strips.
4. Wrap one dough strip tightly around each bratwurst link, pinching ends to seal.
5. Boil wrapped links in the soda water for 30 seconds, then drain.
6. Place on baking sheet and sprinkle immediately with salt.
7. Bake for 12 minutes until deep golden brown.
8. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice each link into bite-sized pieces.
Notes
Ensure you use pre-cooked smoked bratwurst, not raw sausage.
Do not exceed 40 seconds in the boiling water to avoid a metallic taste.
Serve warm with spicy brown mustard or beer cheese dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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