Description
These Cheesy Ranch Buffalo Chicken Pretzel Bites are the perfect combination of flavors in a bite-sized snack. Stuffed with a creamy, spicy chicken mixture and wrapped in soft pretzel dough, these bites are great for parties or game day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Filling:
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
- 2 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
For the Pretzel Dough:
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough or crescent dough sheet
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 4 cups water
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- coarse salt for topping
- chopped chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Chicken Filling: In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, cream cheese, and cheddar.
- Prepare the Dough: Unroll the pizza dough, cut it into squares, place chicken mixture in the center, fold, and seal into balls.
- Boil the Pretzel Bites: Boil water with baking soda, then simmer and briefly cook the dough balls.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle salt, and bake until golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Cool slightly, garnish with herbs, and serve warm with extra sauce.
Notes
- These bites can be made ahead and reheated.
- Try stuffing them with blue cheese for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
