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Flower Pretzel Bites

I’m always on the lookout for something cute to make for Easter. Like deviled pastel eggs. When I came across these flower pretzel bites I quickly added the three ingredients (!) to the grocery store list on my phone. Now, to make a batch of these you’re going to need some time, but it’s worth it. And they’re very fun to make too.

Flower Pretzel Bites

I mixed it up. Some yellow petals. A few pink. Some blue. Go crazy. And they don’t have to be perfect. What you end up with are pretty, crunchy, chocolatey single-bite morsels of happiness! And if you’re super duper picky, make sure you place the candies so that the ‘m’ is turned down.

Pastel M&Ms can be hard to find. The closer to Easter it is the easier they are to locate. You can substitute other types of chocolate candies if you want. Just try to find some with lighter, Easter-like colors. Make sure they are not really soft as they’ll melt when they hit the melted chocolate. You want something with a bit of a shell.

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Another favorite Easter-time treat of mine is my Peeps-stuffed Oreos. Yes. Peep-stuffed Oreos. Boom. At Christmas time I make a treat similar to these flower pretzel bites, reindeer noses.

Flower Pretzel Bites
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Flower Pretzel Bites

When I came across these flower pretzel bites I quickly added the three ingredients (!) to the grocery store list on my phone. Now, to make a batch of these you’re going to need some time, but it’s worth it. And they’re very fun to make too.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword pretzel bites
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 24 bites
Calories 164kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • First thing you want to do is put the ingredients into 3 different bowls, leaving out any broken pretzels, chocolates or candies.

Working in batches:

  • Top the pretzels with the white chocolate melts and place on a microwave safe plate. Microwave on 50% (I found that the defrost setting also works well) until the chocolates are melted.
  • Carefully remove the plate (it might be hot!).
  • Place a single M&M in the center of each melt and press it down just slightly. Add 6-7 more candies around the edges.
  • Place the plate into the fridge until the candies are set. You can also leave them out at room temperature to set, but they’ll take a little longer to do so.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Pretzel Grilled Bacon and Cheese Sandwiches

I wanted a grilled cheese sandwich. But, after visiting the Der Pretzel Wagen food truck here in Indianapolis a few days earlier and grabbing an outrageously good pretzel sandwich (The Ham Solo, is my favorite), I was also jonesin’ for a pretzel. I’m always jonesin’ for a pretzel. So, I decided to combine the two desires into a very easy sandwich. Pretzel ‘bun’, melty gooey cheese, crispy bacon, and a bit of Dijon mustard. These pretzel grilled bacon and cheese sandwiches are easy to make, and quite tasty. They make for a delicious lunch time treat!

Pretzel Grilled Bacon and Cheese Sandwiches

I didn’t go the fancy route. I used frozen pre-made pretzels. Heck, I’ve tried to make my own pretzels and I can’t. And American cheese. My pretzel grilled bacon and cheese sandwiches are good enough to hold me over until I can get back to Der Pretzel Wagen food truck for one of their pretzel sandwiches!

Update: Sadly, Der Pretzel Wagen is no longer open for business! I sure do miss their food. Hopefully they’ll come back some day.

To get the cheese all ooey-gooey I tossed the sandwiches on a hot Griddler for a few minutes.

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Also try my delicious fried bologna sandwich.

Pretzel Grilled Bacon and Cheese Sandwiches
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Pretzel Grilled Bacon and Cheese Sandwiches

I didn’t go the fancy route. I used frozen pre-made pretzels. And American cheese. It was enough to hold me over.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, grilled cheese, pretzels, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 sandwich
Calories 199kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 2 pretzels frozen, warmed per package instructions (and cut in half horizontally if large) or use fresh
  • 2 pieces American cheese
  • 2 pieces bacon cooked
  • Dijon mustard to taste

Instructions

  • Slather the top of one of the pretzels with mustard.
  • Add a slice of cheese, the bacon, and the remaining cheese.
  • Add a few more squirts of mustard and add the other pretzel.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Nutella Pretzel Brownies

Brownies. Pretzels. Nutella. You don’t really need to say any more about these little Nutella pretzel brownies. They’re a bit sweet. And a bit salty. And a bit nutty. They’re really, really good. The pretzels also add a nice crunchy outside, and the fudge brownies have a smooth, tender chocolately inside. Great for a crowd. Well, if you can keep people eating too many of them that is!

Nutella Pretzel Brownies

I have to admit, Nutella’s rather addicting. It was tempting to not lick the spoon while frosting these Nutella pretzel brownies. It took all of the energy I had to stop myself.

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Also try my chocolate with Nutella milk shake.

Nutella Pretzel Brownies
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Nutella Pretzel Brownies

Brownies. Pretzels. Nutella. You don’t really need to say any more about these little Nutella pretzel brownies. They’re a bit sweet. And a bit salty. And a bit nutty. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword brownies, nutella, pretzels
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 48 brownies
Calories 68kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Bakingdom

Ingredients

For the crust

For the brownies

  • 1 box brownie mix along with the ingredients required to prepare the mix

For the frosting/topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.

For the crust

  • Place pretzels into a blender or food processor and process until they’re all in small pieces.
  • Add the brown sugar and pulse until combined.
  • Add the melted butter and pulse until combined.
  • Spray a 8 x 8 baking pan (or whatever size you wish to use, refer to the browning mix box) with non-stick spray.
  • Pour in the pretzel mixture and spread out evenly. Press down on it with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes until firm.
  • Make the brownie mixture per package instructions. Pour over the pretzel crust and gently spread out evenly.
  • Bake per package instructions. Remove from oven and let cool completely, at least 45 minutes.
  • Spread Nutella over the tops of the brownies.
  • Add pretzels for garnish.
  • Cut into pieces and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Beer Cheese Sauce

Oh me. This beer cheese sauce has lots and lots of uses, from a dip for pretzels or chips to topping hot dogs or burgers, or even over pasta. We served it warm with warmed pretzel balls and a few Tostistos Scoops. Some Fritos would be good too. Everything disappeared in minutes! This sauce is so good you’ll be tempted to grab a straw down the whole lot in no time!

Beer Cheese Sauce

Adjust the heat to your tastes. I like this sauce nice and spicy. For a thicker beer cheese sauce, just let it cook a little longer.

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Also try my other version of cheese sauce. It has a nice horseradish kick.

Beer Cheese Sauce
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Beer Cheese Sauce

Oh me. This beer cheese sauce has lots and lots of uses, from a dip for pretzels or chips to topping hot dogs or burgers, or even over pasta.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword beer, cheese, sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Calories 622kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle beer
  • 2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 8 ounces cream cheese diced and softened
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ jalapeno minced (or substitute 1/2 teaspoon or more red pepper flakes)
  • kosher salt
  • ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Add the beer to a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
  • Combine the cheese and flour in a bowl and add to the beer along with the remaining ingredients.
  • Stir until the cheese is melted completely and is of the desired thickness.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 622kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 715mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1795IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 624mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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