The SuperPretzel soft pretzel bun from Burger King’s Game Day Pretzel Burger is coming to Kroger freezers Nov. 1 for about $6 a box of four. Other grocery stores should follow.
Burger King’s best bun of the year is heading to the grocery store. SuperPretzel’s Bavarian Soft Pretzel Buns, the bun used on Burger King’s Game Day Pretzel Burger, arrive at Kroger as soon as Nov. 1, Allrecipes reported Oct. 27.
They cost about $6 for a box of four, or roughly $1.50 a bun, per Allrecipes and Sporked.
Other stores should get them “eventually,” Allrecipes said, but nobody has named which ones yet.
Here’s a review of the Burger King burger that started it, from Joe is Hungry:
What are SuperPretzel Bavarian Soft Pretzel Buns?
They’re frozen, pre-baked pretzel buns. Each box has four 4-ounce buns, according to Allrecipes.
You thaw them and toast them, then build whatever burger or sandwich you want. They’d work for a turkey sandwich the day after Thanksgiving too, if you’re looking for a leftover upgrade. No boiling, no lye bath, no dough. Just a pretzel bun from the freezer aisle.
SuperPretzel is the soft pretzel brand from J&J Snack Foods, based in New Jersey, the same company behind Icee and Dippin’ Dots. Its frozen soft pretzels have been a freezer-aisle regular for a long time, so a burger bun is a natural next step.
What was Burger King’s Game Day Pretzel Burger?
It’s part of Burger King’s Game Day menu, which hit participating U.S. restaurants Oct. 6, according to Flavorist.
The burger has a quarter-pound flame-grilled patty, American cheese, bacon, crispy onions and nacho cheese sauce on a SuperPretzel soft pretzel bun. The menu also brought back Chicken Fries with nacho cheese sauce.
Joe is Hungry listed the burger at $8.49 on its own and $13.29 for a medium combo. Burger King’s own prices vary by location.
Is the Burger King pretzel burger any good?
Sporked thought so. Its reviewer gave the burger a 9.5 out of 10 and called out the bun as the star.
That’s a big score for a fast food burger. With bacon, crispy onions and nacho cheese stacked on top, the bun has a lot of work to do, and Sporked’s reviewer thought it handled it.
When the grocery version was announced, Sporked’s advice was short: “Don’t sleep on these.”
Burger King hasn’t said whether the Game Day Pretzel Burger will stick around. Allrecipes noted it isn’t a permanent menu item. So the frozen buns might be the way to keep the pretzel burger alive at home once BK pulls it.
Where can I buy the SuperPretzel pretzel buns?
Kroger first, starting as soon as Nov. 1. Check your local store’s app for stock before you make the trip.
Sporked said the buns were in stores “around the country,” but Allrecipes only named Kroger. We’d bet on Kroger for now and watch for other chains later.
How do I make a Burger King-style pretzel burger at home?
Start with the bun. Thaw and toast it the way the box says.
Then copy the Burger King build, which Flavorist laid out: a quarter-pound beef patty, a slice of American cheese, bacon, crispy fried onions and warm nacho cheese sauce. Store-bought crispy onions and a jar of queso will get you close.
It won’t be flame-grilled unless you fire up the grill. But for a game day at home, it’s probably closer to the real thing than most copycat recipes.
If you want to go full stadium, add a side of soft pretzel bites and some extra nacho cheese for dipping. Nobody said game day was a light meal.
Will Burger King keep the pretzel bun?
No word yet. Burger King has been on a roll with limited menu items this year, and Sporked has praised the chain for putting in the work on its menu.
Pretzel buns have come and gone at a lot of chains over the years. Wendy’s famously had a Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger that fans begged to bring back after it left the menu. Having the same bun in the freezer aisle means fans don’t have to wait for the next comeback.
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Hat Tips:
Allrecipes (Oct. 27), the bun, price, box size and Kroger date
Sporked (Oct. 8 and Oct. 28), the burger review and grocery launch
Flavorist (Oct. 27), the Game Day menu and burger build
Joe is Hungry (Oct. 10), review video and menu prices
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