# Spicy Pretzel Balls DudeFoods's Stuffed Soft Pretzels are Filled with Nacho Cheese and Jalapenos By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-05-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-soft-pretzels References: [dudefoods](http://dudefoods.com/nacho-cheese-jalapeno-stuffed-soft-pretzel-balls/) These stuffed soft pretzels are filled with Mexicana goodness. Created by food blogger Nick Chipman of DudeFoods, the nacho cheese and jalapeno-stuffed soft pretzel balls are a variation of his original recipe for [mac and cheese-stuffed pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-filled-pretzels). He also made [pretzel-breaded onion rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-chip-cretzel) in the past. If you are interested in making your own at home, you can spoon out a jar of nacho cheese into an ice cube tray and freeze it. Or, you could purchase cheese that combs in a block and cut it into cubes instead. Nick flattened thawed, leftover dinner rolls with a rolling pin to make the dough. Although, you could probably make your own too. Instead of jalapenos, you could also add bacon to the stuffed soft pretzels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stuffed Soft Pretzels:** Opportunity to create innovative and unique recipes by stuffing soft pretzels with various fillings like nacho cheese and jalapenos. - **Pretzel-breaded Onion Rings:** Opportunity to explore new food inventions by using pretzel breading for onion rings. - **Creative Pretzel Variations:** Opportunity to experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create unconventional pretzel recipes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Industry professionals can explore new creations and variations in the snack and fast food sector through these innovative pretzel recipes. - **Restaurant and Foodservice:** Opportunity for chefs and foodservice providers to incorporate unique stuffed soft pretzels and pretzel-breaded onion rings into their menus. - **Bakery:** Bakeries can introduce stuffed soft pretzels and other creative pretzel variations as a unique and indulgent treat for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dippable Pretzel Pizza Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-pizza-pretzel-bites.md) - [Cheesy Pretzel Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesefilled-pretzel-crust.md) - [Cheese Puff-Dusted Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-cheetos-pretzel-bites.md) - [Cheese-Stuffed Wieners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscar-mayer-stuffed-dogs.md) - [Limited-Time Cheese-Inspired Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-pretzel-bites.md) - [Mildly Spicy Beef Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nachos-beef-cheese.md) - [Frozen Filled Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pretzel-french-onion-filled-knots.md) - [Frozen Artisan-Style Soft Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brauhaus-pretzel.md) - [Pizza-Flavored Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filled-pretzel-nuggets.md)