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Jalapeno & Cheddar Pretzel Hot Dog Buns with Turkey Chili Cheese

Jalapeño & Cheddar Pretzel Hot Dog Buns with Turkey Chili Cheese is like the mother of all hot dogs. Those pretzel buns are awesome!
Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time1 hour 55 minutes
Course: America's Best 4th of July Desserts, Recipes and Sides
Keyword: cheddar, chili cheese dog, fourth of july. red velvet, homemade bread, hot dog, hot dog bun, jalapeno, turkey
Servings: 12
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

Pretzel Buns

  • 1 ½ Cups Warm Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 1 Package Active Dry Yeast
  • 4 ½ Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 10 Cups Water
  • 2/3 Cup Baking Soda scant
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Tablespoon Water
  • 3 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 4 Jalapeños chopped

Turkey Chili

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Cup Onions minced
  • 1/2 Pound Ground Turkey
  • 1 Can Chili Beans
  • 1 Can Chili Ready Chopped Tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar

Remaining Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 Cup Monterey Jack Cheese
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Instructions

For the Pretzels

  • In the bottom of a stand mixer, combine water, sugar and salt.
    1 ½ Cups Warm Water, 1 Tablespoon Sugar, 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • Sprinkle yeast over.  Let set for 5 minutes until foamy.
    1 Package Active Dry Yeast
  • Add in flour and melted butter.
    4 ½ Cups All-Purpose Flour, 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • Using the dough hook, mix the dough until combined on a low speed, Increase the speed to medium and mix for five to seven minutes until dough becomes smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  • On the last 30 seconds or so, add 1 cup of cheese and 3 chopped jalapeños.
    3 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 4 Jalapeños
  • Rinse bowl off and then grease with canola oil.
  • Place dough in the bottom and coat with oil.
  • Cover with a towel and place in a warm, draft –free place. Let rise for one hour.
  • While the dough rises make turkey chili.

For the Turkey Chili

  • In a large skillet, over a medium high heat, add oil, salt, onions and turkey.
    1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 3/4 teaspoon Salt, 1/2 Pound Ground Turkey, 1/4 Cup Onions
  • Cook until turkey is browned, about five minutes.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, chili powder and sugar.
    1 Can Chili Beans, 1 Can Chili Ready Chopped Tomatoes, 2 teaspoons Chili Powder, 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  • Set aside.

Make the Pretzels

  • Once the dough has risen, divide into 12 equal portions.
  • Form into bun shapes to fit your hot dogs.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Bring a large stock pot to a rolling boil.
    10 Cups Water
  • Add baking soda.
    2/3 Cup Baking Soda
  • Place pretzels one at a time in the water and baking soda mixture.
  • Cook for 1 minute 20 seconds, flipping halfway through.
  • Transfer pretzels to a greased baking sheet.
  • Whisk egg and water together in a small bowl.
    1 Egg, 1 Tablespoon Water
  • Brush pretzels with egg wash and then sprinkle remaining cheese and jalapeños.
    2 Cups Cheddar Cheese, 1 Cup Monterey Jack Cheese, 4 Jalapeños
  • Bake until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

store left overs in the refrigerator

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1191mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 848IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 437mg | Iron: 3mg