A Taste of Nostalgia: Our Soft Pretzel Stuffing Recipe

From 2015 to 2019, we served up a fan-favorite dish at our York City Pretzel Company bakery in Downtown York, PA: Seasoned Soft Pretzel Stuffing. It was a hit with locals, perfect for holiday tables or as a cozy comfort food. While our shift to e-commerce means we can’t produce this beloved dish anymore (RIP stuffing), we’re feeling nostalgic as we approach our 10-year anniversary and wanted to share how you can bring this delicious tradition back to life in your own kitchen.

This simple, flavorful recipe combines our soft pretzels with classic stuffing ingredients like celery, onion, and poultry seasoning. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday dinner, this stuffing (or dressing, depending on where you’re from) is guaranteed to wow your guests.

Soft Pretzel Stuffing Recipe

A simple, flavorful celery, onion, and pretzel stuffing for a 10- to 12-pound turkey—or bake it on its own for a side dish everyone will love.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (16 oz.) of The Pretzel Company Pretzels:
  • 1 Monster Pretzel + 6 Pretzel Nuggets (16 oz.)
  • OR 3 Signature Pretzels (18 oz.)
  • OR 4 Soft Pretzel Braids (16 oz.)
  • OR 16 Pretzel Nuggets (16 oz.)
• ¾ cup butter or margarine (1½ sticks)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup chicken broth

Directions:

1. Prep the Pretzels: Let pretzels air dry for 1 to 2 hours, then cut into cubes.
2. Cook the Veggies: In a Dutch oven or large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery, cooking until softened. Season with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Combine the Ingredients: Stir in pretzel cubes until evenly coated with the butter and veggie mixture. Moisten with chicken broth, mixing well.
4. Cook or Bake: Chill and use as stuffing for a turkey, or bake in a buttered casserole dish at 350°F for 30 to 40 minutes.

Why Pretzel Stuffing?
While traditional bread stuffing is great, pretzels add a unique twist with their chewy texture and slightly salty flavor. Plus, using our soft pretzels ensures your dish will have that extra "wow" factor.

Whether you’re recreating a nostalgic dish or trying something new, we hope this recipe adds a little extra magic to your holiday table.

Got a stuffing success story? Share your pics and tag us on social media @worldsbestpretzels—we’d love to see your creations!

Happy cooking and happy holidays! 🥨🦃