Description
This Easy Garlic Parmesan Pretzels recipe is a quick and delicious snack perfect for parties or game days. Mini twist pretzels are tossed in a flavorful mix of melted butter, garlic, and spices, baked to enhance their crunch, and then coated with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for a savory finish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups Mini Twist Pretzels
- 4 tbsp Butter (melted)
- 1/8 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/8 tsp Sea Salt (optional)
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Parsley (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare garlic butter mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and minced garlic until well combined to create a flavorful garlic butter mixture.
- Toss pretzels: Add the mini twist pretzels into the bowl with the garlic butter mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure every pretzel is coated evenly with the mixture.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Spread the coated pretzels out in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Drizzle any remaining butter from the bowl over the pretzels for extra flavor.
- Bake pretzels: Bake the pretzels in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes. Be careful not to overbake them to avoid drying them out.
- Add Parmesan cheese: Remove the pretzels from the oven and sprinkle them with the grated Parmesan cheese. Toss the pretzels to distribute the cheese evenly. For better adhesion, optionally spray the pretzels lightly with olive oil before adding cheese.
- Serve: Transfer the coated pretzels from the cookie sheet and serve immediately, topped with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your flavorful snack!
Notes
- This recipe is ready in about 10 minutes, making it ideal for last-minute snacks or parties.
- Sea salt is optional; adjust based on your salt preference.
- Olive oil spray can help the cheese stick better to pretzels.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor in the garlic butter mixture.
- Be careful not to overbake to maintain pretzels' crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 146 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 138 mg
- Fat: 4.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23.3 g
- Fiber: 2.2 g
- Protein: 5.2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
