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Bavarian Pretzel Dumplings with Mustard Sauce

Name: Bavarian Pretzel Dumplings with Mustard Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Day-old pretzels, 5, chopped into cubes; Warm milk, 1 cup; Onion, 1 small, finely chopped; Butter, 2 tablespoons; Eggs, 2 large; Salt and pepper, To taste; Nutmeg, 1 pinch; Heavy cream, 1 cup; Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons; Whole grain mustard, 1 tablespoon; White wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon; Salt and pepper, To taste; Chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons; Chopped chives, 1 tablespoon

Soft and chewy pretzel dumplings served with a tangy mustard sauce — a fusion of flavors perfect for any occasion.

4.3(692 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 18, 2026

Bavarian Pretzel Dumplings with Mustard Sauce — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Pretzel Dumplings

For the Mustard Sauce

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 566 kcal
Protein: 14.5 g
Carbs: 45.25 g
Fat: 34.25 g
Fiber: 1.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2263 kcal
Protein: 58 g
Carbs: 181 g
Fat: 137 g
Fiber: 7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Day-old pretzels 5, chopped into cubes	880	30	150	6	5
Warm milk 1 cup	150	8	12	8	0
Onion 1 small, finely chopped	20	1	5	0	1
Butter 2 tablespoons	200	0	0	22	0
Eggs 2 large	140	12	1	10	0
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Nutmeg 1 pinch	1	0	0	0	0
Heavy cream 1 cup	820	5	7	88	0
Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons	30	1	3	2	1
Whole grain mustard 1 tablespoon	15	1	2	1	0
White wine vinegar 1 tablespoon	3	0	0	0	0
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons	3	0	1	0	0
Chopped chives 1 tablespoon	1	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Pretzel Cubes

1
Soak pretzel cubes
Place pretzel cubes in a large bowl and pour warm milk over them.
2
Let soak
Let sit for 30 minutes until the milk is absorbed and pretzel cubes are softened.
3
Stir occasionally
Stir occasionally to ensure even soaking.

Preparing the Pretzel Dumpling Mix

1
Sauté onions
Sauté onions in butter until soft and translucent.
2
Combine ingredients
Add the onions, eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to the softened pretzel mixture.
3
Form dough
Mix well to combine until it forms a sticky dough.
Tip: Ensure the mixture is not too wet; it should hold together when shaped into balls.

How to Make Bavarian Pretzel Dumplings with Mustard Sauce

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Shape the dumplings
Form the pretzel mixture into 6 large dumplings.
2
Boil the dumplings
Simmer dumplings in salted water for about 20 minutes or until they float.
3
Make mustard sauce
In a small saucepan, combine cream, Dijon and whole grain mustards, and vinegar. Heat gently until combined and slightly thickened.