Description
These Cheesy Bacon Mac Burger Stuffed Pretzel Rings are a delicious fusion of flavors, combining juicy burgers, creamy mac and cheese, and crispy bacon, all encased in a soft pretzel ring.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 cup cooked macaroni
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
1/2 cup cream cheese
1 tbsp mustard
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 package pretzel dough (store-bought or homemade)
1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400.
2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, bacon, cream cheese, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape them into patties.
4. Roll out the pretzel dough and cut it into strips.
5. Wrap each patty with the dough strips to form a ring, sealing the edges.
6. Brush the rings with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
These can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
Experiment with different cheeses or add jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ring
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: burger, pretzel, mac and cheese, bacon