Jul 09 2026
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Hessen Starter Combo Recipe

Inspired by Hessen Haus
Time2h
Serves2

Two Pretzel Sticks, two Rouladen Rolls, two Sauerkraut Balls and Cheese Curds, Served with 1000 island dressing, marinara and Haus mustard. Sorry, no substitutions. Add bier cheese dip for $2.

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Ingredients

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Pretzel Sticks

Rouladen Rolls

Sauerkraut Balls

Cheese Curds

Dipping Sauces

Optional Beer Cheese Dip

Method

Pretzel Sticks

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. Add flour and salt, and mix until a dough forms.

  2. 2

    Knead the Dough

    Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.

  3. 3

    Shape the Pretzels

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). After the dough has risen, divide it into 8 pieces and roll each piece into a long rope. Twist into a pretzel shape.

  4. 4

    Baking Soda Bath

    In a pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil. Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds, then place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  5. 5

    Bake

    Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top of the pretzels. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Rouladen Rolls

  1. 6

    Prepare the Filling

    Cook the bacon in a pan until crispy. Remove and crumble it. In the same pan, sauté diced onions until translucent.

  2. 7

    Assemble the Rolls

    Lay out the flank steak and spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on each piece. Place bacon, pickles, and sautéed onions on top.

  3. 8

    Roll and Secure

    Tightly roll the flank steak and secure with toothpicks. Season with salt and black pepper.

  4. 9

    Cook the Rouladen

    In a skillet, brown the rouladen on all sides. Add beef broth, cover, and simmer for about 1.5 hours until tender.

Sauerkraut Balls

  1. 10

    Prepare the Mixture

    In a mixing bowl, combine sauerkraut, cream cheese, chopped green onions, egg, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 11

    Form the Balls

    Shape the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in bread crumbs until fully coated.

  3. 12

    Fry the Balls

    In a deep frying pan, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the balls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each. Drain on paper towels.

Cheese Curds

  1. 13

    Prepare the Breading

    Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs mixed with milk, and bread crumbs in separate bowls.

  2. 14

    Coat the Cheese Curds

    Dip each cheese curd first in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat in bread crumbs.

  3. 15

    Fry the Cheese Curds

    In a deep frying pan, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the cheese curds until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Dipping Sauces

  1. 16

    Prepare the Sauces

    Pour 1000 island dressing, marinara sauce, and Haus mustard into small serving bowls.

Optional Beer Cheese Dip

  1. 17

    Make the Beer Cheese Dip

    In a bowl, blend cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, beer, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

  2. 18

    Heat and Serve

    Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan and heat over low until warmed through. Serve alongside the pretzel sticks.

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