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    Pizza Pretzel Snack

    February 7, 2021 | Updated April 2, 2021 by Ryan Leave a Comment

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    Made with pretzels, pepperoni and cheese, this 4 ingredient pizza pretzel snack recipe is the easiest appetizer you can make and will leave people wanting more.

    pizza pretzels stacked on white dish

    When I think of football I think of football, I think of easy and tasty finger-food appetizers. Something you can snack on while enjoying the game with your friends - from shrimp crostini to Cajun boiled peanuts to Viatnamese chicken wings to marinated olives.

    And when I think of easy, these pizza pretzels are definitely the top of the list.

    In fact, it's so easy I really am struggling for words with this post. I mean what else can I say besides they were so popular we had to make more of them. So I'll make it as simple as possible to describe... if you like pepperoni, cheese and pretzels then this recipe is for you!

    No it isn't "pizza" but these are great finger food that can be prepared in no time. So if you're a little short on time for a party, consider making these pretzels with pepperoni and cheese.

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    • Step-by-Step Photos
    • Type of Pretzel to Use
    • Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
    • Other Appetizer Recipes
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    Ingredient Notes

    • Mini pretzels - the base for the pizza bites.
    • Sharp cheddar cheese - you can also use another cheese like mozzarella if you prefer.
    • Pepperoni - thick, thin or even turkey pepperoni works.
    • Parmesan cheese - more cheese is never a bad thing. Adds a little nutty flavor as well.
    • Italian parsley - adds some freshness.

    Step-by-Step Photos

    process shots of how to make pizza pretzels

    Place the pretzels on a parchment-lined baking sheet and top with a slice of cheddar cheese and pepperoni.

    Bake for 10-15 minutes at 350°F or until the cheese is melted. Top with some Parmesan.

    Type of Pretzel to Use

    Just use some mini pretzels as it will make a ton and you can easily hold in your hand. However you can use larger pretzels with bigger slices of cheese and pepperoni if you want.

    Pro Tips/Recipe Notes

    • Cut the sharp cheddar cheese where it is just larger than the pretzels so it melts over it.
    • User thick slice pepperoni so you get more pepperoni flavor.
    • Use freshly grated Parmesan to top the chicken. Never buy pre-shredded Parmesan cheese as it contains wood pulp. Blocks of Parmesan cheese are also cheaper.
    pizza pretzels on parchment paper

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    If you’ve tried this pizza pretzel snack recipe or any other recipe on Chisel & Fork, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below! You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube to see more tasty meals and anything else I'm up to.

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    Pizza Pretzel Snack

    Made with pretzels, pepperoni and cheese, these 4 ingredient pretzels are the easiest appetizer you can make and will leave people wanting more.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 40 pretzels
    Calories: 40kcal
    Author: Ryan Beck

    Ingredients

    • 40-50 mini pretzels
    • 12 slices sharp cheddar, cut into fourths
    • 40-50 pepperoni
    • 2 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Place pretzels on parchment paper in even layer. Top with cheddar and pepperoni. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the pepperoni is browning. Remove and top with some grated Parmesan. It can be served at room temperature or warm.

    Notes

    • Cut the sharp cheddar cheese where it is just larger than the pretzels so it melts over it.
    • User thick slice pepperoni so you get more pepperoni flavor.
    • Use freshly grated Parmesan to top the chicken. Never buy pre-shredded Parmesan cheese as it contains wood pulp. Blocks of Parmesan cheese are also cheaper.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1pretzel | Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 0mg
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