Description
These Crispy Garlic Butter Parmesan Pretzel Bites are the ultimate savory snack sensation that’s currently trending for good reason! Soft, pillowy pretzel bites are baked to golden perfection, then tossed in a heavenly garlic butter mixture and finished with a shower of Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. With their crispy exterior and tender interior, these irresistible bites disappear within minutes of hitting the table. Perfect for game day, movie night, or anytime you’re craving a restaurant-quality appetizer at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (17.3-oz) canister refrigerated soft pretzel dough
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the pretzel dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a log about 12 inches long. Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut the log into 1-inch pieces—you should end up with around 20–24 bites.
- Dip each dough piece in beaten egg, then place them spaced about 1 inch apart on your prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the bites puff up and turn a beautiful golden brown.
- While the bites bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, and ¼ tsp kosher salt. Let it sizzle gently for about 1 minute—just enough to soften the garlic but not let it burn.
- As soon as the pretzel bites come out of the oven, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the hot garlic butter over them, then sprinkle in ¼ cup grated Parmesan. Toss gently to coat every bite.
- Spread the coated bites back onto the baking sheet and place under the broiler for 1–2 minutes—just until the cheese starts to melt and turn lightly golden. Watch closely as this happens fast!
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with a pinch of coarse sea salt and fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot alongside your favorite mustard or cheese sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For the freshest flavor, grate your Parmesan cheese yourself rather than using pre-grated.
- Watch the bites carefully under the broiler as they can go from perfectly golden to burnt in seconds.
- If you can’t find refrigerated pretzel dough, pizza dough makes a good substitute, though the flavor will be slightly different.
- For a make-ahead option, complete through the initial baking stage, then reheat, coat in garlic butter, and broil just before serving.
- These bites are best enjoyed immediately while still warm and crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pretzel bites
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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