Description
Garlic butter pepperoni pizza pretzels meld Italian and German flavors into a mouthwatering snack. Cheesy, spicy, and buttery, these pretzels deliver a delicious twist that will satisfy all comfort food cravings you can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins & Toppings:
- 18 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) mozzarella cheese, fresh shredded
Base Ingredients:
- 6 frozen super pretzels
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) chef shamy gourmet garlic butter, melted
Garnish & Dipping:
- Fresh chopped parsley or basil for garnish
- Pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F and position a rack in the center of the oven.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and arrange the frozen pretzels evenly.
- Generously brush each pretzel with melted garlic butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake the pretzels for 3 minutes to slightly warm and crisp the exterior.
- Activate the broiler and carefully remove the pretzels from the oven.
- Distribute shredded mozzarella cheese over each pretzel, covering the surface generously.
- Strategically place pepperoni slices across the cheese-covered pretzels.
- Sprinkle an additional layer of mozzarella cheese on top of the pepperoni.
- Return the pretzels to the oven under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove when the cheese is completely melted, golden, and bubbling around the edges.
- Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant touch.
- Serve immediately alongside warm garlic butter and pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Customize pretzel types by using whole wheat or gluten-free frozen pretzels for dietary needs.
- Adjust cheese quantity based on personal preference, using less for lighter options or more for extra cheesy indulgence.
- Prevent burning by watching pretzels closely during broiling and rotating baking sheet midway for even melting.
- Try alternative toppings like turkey pepperoni, vegetarian sausage, or additional herbs for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg