Description
Easy Garlic Parmesan Pretzels are a quick and flavorful snack perfect for parties or game day. These mini twist pretzels are coated with a savory blend of melted butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, then baked to a perfect crisp. Garnished with fresh parsley, they offer a delicious balance of cheesy and garlicky flavors in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
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Pretzels and Coating
- 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 - see notes)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Fresh parsley (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the butter mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, ground black pepper, garlic powder, minced garlic, and sea salt if using, until well combined.
- Coat the pretzels: Add the mini twist pretzels into the bowl with the butter mixture. Toss well to coat all the 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 from the bowl over the pretzels for extra flavor.
- Bake the pretzels: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the pretzels for 5 minutes. Keep a close eye to avoid overbaking, which can dry them out.
- Add Parmesan cheese: After baking, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the warm pretzels. For better adhesion of the cheese, lightly spray the pretzels with a bit of olive oil before tossing them gently to combine.
- Serve: Remove pretzels from the baking sheet and transfer to a serving bowl or plate. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- This recipe is quick and easy, ready in about 10 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute snacks or appetizers.
- Sea salt is optional; you can adjust the saltiness according to your preference.
- To help Parmesan cheese stick better, lightly mist the pretzels with olive oil before adding the cheese.
- Use fresh minced garlic for a more pronounced garlic flavor, but garlic powder also blends well for convenience.
- These pretzels are best enjoyed immediately to maintain their crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 146 kcal
- Sugar: 1 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
