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Cheddar Pretzel Bites

The reason I made such a big batch of these cheddar pretzel bites isn’t because I needed a huge amount for a family get-together. Sure, I needed some, but not a ton. Nope, I made a big batch because I wanted more for myself. Sorry, but it’s true. I was being selfish, but for a good reason. I love them. Crunchy, a bit buttery, and definitely cheesy.

Cheddar Pretzel Bites

You don’t have to use pretzels to make these cheddar bites. If you prefer, any cracker will do, specially oyster crackers or saltines. Just don’t substitute something that is strongly flavored and might not go well with the cheddar. That would make for a bowl of sadness.

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Utz Sourdough Pretzel Nuggets – 2 Pound (Pack of 2) – Bite-Size Pretzels with Classic Sourdough Flavor, Perfectly Salted with Zero Cholesterol per Serving, Brown

Also check out my balsamic, pizza,and spicy garlic ranch, and Buffalo Ranch pretzel bites! They are all out of this world good too!

Cheddar Pretzel Bites
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Cheddar Pretzel Bites

The reason I made such a big batch of these cheddar pretzel bites isn’t because I needed a huge amount for a family get-together. Sure, I needed some, but not a ton. Nope, I made a big batch because I wanted more for myself. Sorry, but it’s true. 
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword cheddar, pretzel bites
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 1 pound
Calories 1203kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 200 F.
  • Place pretzel bites in large bowl.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the oil and cheddar seasoning.
  • Pour the oil mixture over the pretzels and toss to coat well.
  • Pour pretzels bites out onto a large baking pan and spread out evenly.
  • Bake for 1 hour, tossing every 20 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 1203kcal | Carbohydrates: 231g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 4382mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Calcium: 123mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Pizza Pretzel Nuggets

I loved making simple little bites like these pizza pretzel nuggets. They took no time, little ingredients, and came out great. This recipe makes a decent-sized batch of snacks, enough for my wife to take to work and share with her co-workers. Every bite has a wonderful, light pizza flavor. You’ll think you’re biting into your favorite deep-dish pie. Just the right combination of pizza sauce, cheese, and yes, salty crunchiness.

Pizza Pretzel Nuggets

I left the red pepper flake out when I made these pizza pretzel nuggets since I didn’t know how that’d go over at my wife’s office, but for me, this dish could use a bit of spiciness. It’s great on it’s own, don’t get me wrong, but I’m always of the opinion that spicy is better.

Utz Sourdough Pretzel Nuggets – 2 Pound (Pack of 2) – Bite-Size Pretzels with Classic Sourdough Flavor, Perfectly Salted with Zero Cholesterol per Serving, Brown
Utz Sourdough Pretzel Nuggets – 2 Pound (Pack of 2) – Bite-Size Pretzels with Classic Sourdough Flavor, Perfectly Salted with Zero Cholesterol per Serving, Brown

Also check out my balsamic, cheddar, and spicy garlic ranch pretzel bites! They are all out-of-this-world good too! And my homemade pizza rolls are well worth the time they take to make.

Pizza Pretzel Nuggets
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Pizza Pretzel Nuggets

I loved making simple little bites like these pizza pretzel nuggets. They took no time, little ingredients, and came out great. 
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword pizza, pretzels
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 274kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Plain Chicken

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 275ºF.
  • Line a large baking sheet with foil.
  • Place pretzel nuggets in a large bowl. Drizzle with the oil and toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle the nuggets with the Parmesan, spaghetti seasoning and red pepper flake (if using). Toss to coat.
  • Spread pieces out evenly onto the foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Stir, and bake another 15 minutes.
  • Let cool before serving.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Spicy Garlic Ranch Pretzel Bites

These yummy spicy garlic ranch pretzel bites are a different take on our bacon cheddar bites. I wanted to try something with a little more kick, and these have it. You really cannot stop eating them. They’re dangerous.

You can make these with regular Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix if you don’t want a little spice, but even the spicy version is not that spicy. Everyone at my wife’s office loved these!

Spicy Garlic Ranch Pretzel Bites

Even though they aren’t as big as full-sized pretzels, these bites are also great dipped into a warm cheese sauce. Try our nacho cheese sauce, beer cheese sauce, Southwestern cheese sauce, or a good ole everyday cheese sauce.

Utz Sourdough Pretzel Nuggets – 2 Pound (Pack of 2) – Bite-Size Pretzels with Classic Sourdough Flavor, Perfectly Salted with Zero Cholesterol per Serving, Brown
Utz Sourdough Pretzel Nuggets – 2 Pound (Pack of 2) – Bite-Size Pretzels with Classic Sourdough Flavor, Perfectly Salted with Zero Cholesterol per Serving, Brown

Also check out my balsamic, cheddar, and pizza pretzel bites! They are all out of this world good too!

Spicy Garlic Ranch Pretzel Bites
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Spicy Garlic Ranch Pretzel Bites

These yummy spicy garlic ranch pretzel bites are a different take on our bacon cheddar bites. I wanted to try something with a little more kick, and these have it. You really cannot stop eating them. They’re dangerous.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword garlic, pretzel bites, Ranch, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 115kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 F.
  • Combine salad dressing mix and garlic powder in a large bowl. Whisk in the oil.
  • Add the pretzels and gently toss to coat completely.
  • Pour pretzels out onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake for approximately 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. The pretzels are done when all of the oil has been absorbed.
  • Let cool before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Reindeer Noses

Oh yummy! Fun-to-eat (and make!) Reindeer noses make for great holiday treats! We love making a big ole batch of ‘noses’ and sharing them with my wife’s co-workers. How can you make these without smiling? How can you eat them without smiling? You can’t! They’re great! Creamy chocolate, crunchy sweet M&Ms and salty pretzels. The perfect combination!

Reindeer Noses

You can also make these reindeer noses with Hershey’s Kisses instead of Rolos, but you might have to keep them in the oven a little longer so that the chocolate melts enough.

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For Easter, make my flower pretzel bites. Just as easy and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Reindeer Noses
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Reindeer Noses

How can you make these without smiling? How can you eat them without smiling? You can’t! They’re great! Creamy chocolate, crunchy sweet M&Ms and salty pretzels. The perfect combination!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 175 F (or whatever the lowest temperature is you can set your oven on).
  • Place pretzels on a baking sheet.
  • Place Rolos at bottom of pretzel, covering the bottom hole.
  • Place in oven 3-4 minutes or until starting to soften. Don’t let them get too soft.
  • Remove from oven and top the Rolos with the M&Ms, pushing in lightly.
  • Let cool completely.

Nutritional values are approximate.

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