Description
Easy Garlic Parmesan Pretzels are a quick and flavorful snack perfect for parties or game days. This recipe combines mini twist pretzels with melted butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, baked to crispy perfection and garnished with fresh parsley for a delicious bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups mini twists 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 the Butter Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Toss Pretzels: Add the mini twist pretzels to the butter mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all pretzels evenly.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated pretzels on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet in a single layer. Drizzle any remaining butter mixture over the pretzels.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the pretzels for 5 minutes. Be careful not to overbake as the pretzels can dry out.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: After baking, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the warm pretzels. Optionally, spray with a little olive oil to help the cheese stick, then toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Remove the pretzels from the baking sheet and serve immediately topped with fresh parsley for garnish. Enjoy your tasty snack!
Notes
- This recipe is ready in about 10 minutes and requires minimal prep work, making it a perfect last-minute party snack.
- Sea salt is optional and can be adjusted or omitted based on taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Spraying olive oil before adding Parmesan helps the cheese adhere better to the pretzels.
- Be careful not to overbake as pretzels can become dry and hard if left too long in the oven.
- The recipe yields 12 servings, great for sharing at gatherings or as a snack throughout the week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 146 kcal
- Sugar: 0 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
