Description
Easy Garlic Parmesan Pretzels are a quick and flavorful snack perfect for parties or game days. These buttery, garlicky pretzels topped with Parmesan cheese are baked to crispy perfection and garnished with fresh parsley for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
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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 flavored butter: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Toss pretzels: Add the mini twists pretzels to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat them evenly with the garlic butter mixture.
- Arrange pretzels for baking: 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 pretzels: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the pretzels for 5 minutes, watching carefully to avoid overbaking, which can cause them to dry out.
- Add cheese and finish: Remove pretzels from the oven and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top. To help the cheese stick better, lightly spray the pretzels with olive oil before tossing. Toss to combine the cheese evenly.
- Serve: Transfer pretzels to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- This snack is ready in about 10 minutes with minimal preparation, making it ideal for last-minute parties or game day treats.
- You can omit sea salt if you prefer a lower sodium version or rely on the Parmesan cheese for seasoning.
- Spraying olive oil before adding Parmesan helps the cheese adhere better to the pretzels.
- Use mini twists pretzels for optimal texture and bite size.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain crispness, though best served fresh.
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
