Description
This Easy Garlic Parmesan Pretzels recipe is a quick and delicious snack perfect for parties or game day. Featuring mini twist pretzels tossed in a flavorful mixture of melted butter, garlic, black pepper, and garlic powder, then baked to perfection and topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for a savory treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pretzels
- 3 cups mini twists pretzels
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 4 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/8 tsp sea salt (optional)
Toppings
- 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, minced garlic, and sea salt if using until fully combined.
- Toss Pretzels: Add the mini twist pretzels into the bowl and toss them thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly with the garlic butter mixture.
- Arrange for Baking: Spread the coated pretzels 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 in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes. Make sure not to overbake to avoid drying out the pretzels.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Remove the pretzels from the oven and sprinkle them with the grated Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to ensure the cheese adheres well. For better cheese adhesion, you may spray pretzels lightly with olive oil beforehand.
- Serve: Transfer the pretzels from the cookie sheet to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful snack.
Notes
- This recipe comes together quickly with minimal prep, making it ideal for last-minute snacks or appetizers.
- Sea salt is optional to adjust saltiness according to preference.
- To help the Parmesan cheese stick better, lightly spraying the pretzels with olive oil before adding cheese works well.
- Be careful not to overbake since the pretzels can dry out quickly.
- You can substitute fresh parsley with other fresh herbs like chives or oregano for a different flavor twist.
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
