Okay, let's talk pizza pretzels. It sounds crazy, I know, but hear me out. One night, I was staring blankly at a bag of pretzels and a half-eaten jar of pizza sauce, and well... inspiration struck. I figured, why not combine the salty crunch of pretzels with the savory goodness of pizza? And, guess what? It was amazing. This recipe is super easy, uses ingredients you probably already have, and is perfect for a game night snack, a casual lunch, or even a quirky appetizer.
These pizza pretzels are not your grandma's pretzels (unless your grandma is super cool and loves experimental food). They are surprisingly versatile. You can go classic with pepperoni and cheese, get creative with veggies, or even add some spicy sausage. The beauty of this recipe is that it's incredibly adaptable to your taste.
Required Equipments
- Large bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Rolling pin
- Pizza cutter or knife
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Pizza pretzels are a fun, easy, and delicious snack or meal that combines the best of two worlds. This simple recipe is perfect for game night or a casual gathering.
⏳ Yield & Time
Yield: 4 servings servings
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time:
🍽 Ingredients
📖 Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This is crucial for getting that perfect bake.
- Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper. This will prevent sticking and make clean-up easier.
- Crush the pretzels: In a large bowl, coarsely crush about 10-12 regular pretzels. Don't pulverize them; you want some texture.
- Add the cheese: Stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese into the crushed pretzels. Mix well to combine.
- Make the dough: Gradually add about 1/2 cup of pizza sauce (or tomato paste mixed with water), mixing until a slightly sticky dough forms. It shouldn't be too wet, but should hold together.
- Shape the pizza: Transfer the dough to your prepared baking sheet. Use your hands to shape it into a roughly 10-inch circle. You're going for rustic charm here, dont sweat the perfection thing.
- Add your toppings!: Now for the fun part—add your favorite pizza toppings! Be generous! I like to add a little extra mozzarella on top.
- Bake it!: Pop the pizza pretzel into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned and the crust is golden.
- Cool down: Let the pizza pretzel cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This prevents it from being too gooey.
- Slice and enjoy!: Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to slice and serve immediately. They're best served fresh from the oven, but believe me, they are tasty cold too!
📝 Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding Italian seasoning or garlic powder to the pretzel mixture.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese! A blend of cheeses would be delicious.
- If your dough is too wet, add a little more crushed pretzels to absorb the moisture.
🍎 Nutrition
Calories: 350
Protein: 10g
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 2g
Calcium: 200mg
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