Name: Mac & Cheesy Pretzel Dogs
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Yield: 8 pretzel dogs
Ingredients: For pretzel dogs:; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 tsp. instant yeast; 1 tsp. granulated sugar; 1 cup warm water; 2 cups boiling water; 1/4 cup baking soda; 4 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter; 8 hot dogs; For cheese sauce:; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 4 oz. cream cheese

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Mac & Cheesy Pretzel Dogs

Recipe by Savory Spice Test Kitchen

All-Purpose Cooking

Get your mall pretzel fix without the crowds and with bonus cheese flavor. There's nothing cheddar!

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Serves 8 pretzel dogs

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cooking Time 60 minutes

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Ingredients

For pretzel dogs: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3 Tbsp. Creamy Mac & Cheese Seasoning, plus more to sprinkle

2 1/2 tsp. instant yeast 1 tsp. granulated sugar 1 cup warm water 2 cups boiling water 1/4 cup baking soda 4 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter 8 hot dogs For cheese sauce: 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 oz. cream cheese

4 Tbsp. Creamy Mac & Cheese Seasoning

Directions

Step 1 Make pretzel dough

Step 2 In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine flour, Creamy Mac & Cheese Popcorn Seasoning, instant yeast, sugar, and warm water. Knead for 5 to 8 min., until soft and elastic. Cover bowl and let dough rise for 30 min. or until nearly doubled in size.

Step 3 Assemble pretzel dogs

Step 4 Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and greased and set aside. In a 9x9 pan, combine boiling water and baking soda and stir until dissolved. Set aside. Split dough into 8 equal pieces. Let dough rest for 8 min. Roll each piece into a 10 to 12 inch long rope and wrap around hot dog. Pinch ends of dough together to keep dough from unwrapping. Place each wrapped hot dog in hot water bath for 2 min., spooning water over the tops as needed. Remove with slotted spatula and transfer to prepared baking tray.

Step 5 Bake pretzel dogs

Step 6 Brush each pretzel dog with melted butter and sprinkle with Creamy Mac & Cheese Popcorn Seasoning. Let rest for 10 min. Bake for 8-12 min., until golden brown.

Step 7 Make cheese sauce

Step 8 In a medium pot, bring cream to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in cream cheese and Creamy Mac & Cheese Popcorn Seasoning until smooth. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until sauce reaches desired thickness.