Liechtensteiner Cheese and Onion Stuffed Pretzels (Liechtensteiner Käse-Zwiebel-gefüllte Brezeln)

Liechtensteiner Käse-Zwiebel-gefüllte Brezeln, or Liechtensteiner Cheese and Onion Stuffed Pretzels, are a delicious traditional snack from the small European country of Liechtenstein. These pretzels are filled with a savory mixture of cheese and onions, making them a perfect treat for any time of the day.

Liechtensteiner Cheese and Onion Stuffed Pretzels (Liechtensteiner Käse-Zwiebel-gefüllte Brezeln)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups grated cheese
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Coarse salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Add flour, melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Knead the dough until smooth, then cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
  3. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  4. Divide the dough into 8 equal parts. Roll each part into a rope and flatten it into a rectangle.
  5. Mix grated cheese and chopped onion, then place a spoonful of the mixture onto each dough rectangle. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal.
  6. Brush the stuffed pretzels with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per pretzel
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
10g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Baking sheet Parchment paper Pastry brush

Tools

Oven Mixing bowl Rolling pin

Serving suggestions

These Liechtensteiner Cheese and Onion Stuffed Pretzels are best served warm with a side of mustard or a creamy dip.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can add cooked and crumbled bacon to the cheese and onion filling for an extra savory twist.

Cost

$10