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Hey, hi! I have the BEST appetizer today.
I truly cannot believe I am posting these 3 Ingredient Cheesy Pizza Pretzels, but after making them at Thanksgiving for my brother, I knew I had to share them before Christmas. These are the perfect easy appetizer for any upcoming holiday party. People go crazy for them because they have flavors everyone can love. Salty, cheesy, pizza pretzels!?!? What’s not to love about that combo?
SO good.
So let me tell you the story of how these pretzels came to be. On Thanksgiving Day, the family was down at my house, snacking on this bread, drinking cocktails and watching football. My oldest brother Creighton asked for some cheese and crackers. Of course I had cheese, but I was somehow out of crackers. Instead I offered him cheese and pretzels, but then he asked if I had any deli meat. All I had was some pepperoni. For a second I didn’t think anything good could be made with that combo, but then Creigh said something about melting it all together and suddenly the combo sounded so good. I put it all together and the pretzels were gone within minutes. Everyone loved them, and like I said, what’s not to love? These are delicious, no one can not like them.
For a couple of weeks after Thanksgiving I just could not stop thinking about these pretzels. I knew they where delicious, but were they too simple to post? To childish to post? I debated for a while, but then I decided to just go with it, I mean everyone honestly loved these pretzels!
They’re perfect for snacking, and let’s be honest, the fancy appetizers are nice and all, but what people really want are these here pretzels. Salt, cheese, crunch and pepperoni…basically late night, snack attack food. So who cares how fancy these are, all that matters is that they’re damn good.
Plus, the countdown to Christmas is on…just two days till Christmas Eve! So I know we could all use some easy appetizers, right? Right! These are beyond easy to make, like beyond. Anyone can make these, even my brothers. <–that means they are INCREDIBLY easy. Just three ingredients and fifteen minutes.
Done and DONE.
Hope you guys are having a great week! I’ve been working all week, but hope to take a little break starting tomorrow. I’m dying to hear what you guys are up to the next couple of days. I know that my cousins and Asher want to make gingerbread houses, so keep on eye out for those on social! See ya tomorrow for my last sweet recipe before Christmas!! Can’t believe it’s almost here…
3 Ingredient Cheesy Pizza Pretzels.
Ingredients
- 12 pretzel twists
- 12 slices sharp cheddar
- 12 slices deli style pepperoni
- grated asiago, for topping (optional)
- chopped parsley, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the pretzels on the baking sheet. Add a slice of cheddar and a pepperoni to each pretzel. Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the pepperoni is just beginning to crisp. Remove and serve, top with asiago and parsley. The pretzels can be made 2 days in advance and served at room temperature or warmed up.
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Until then we shall eat cheesy pretzels! Yes.
Best appraiser ever, absolutely love these!
Thanks Matt!! Merry christmas!
Yep, GREAT IDEA! I love it when fast and easy ideas come together when you are doing something on the fly.
Yes!! Fast and easy is the best especially around the holidays! Thanks Naomi!
These look so good! But I’m also thinking bacon might be an acceptable substitute for the pepperoni… I might have to try that soon. 🙂
Ooo sounds delish! Thanks Kim!
Yummy! I have all of the ingredients right now!
Perfect! I hope you love them! Thanks Jessica!
Cheesy pretzels! Yes please!
Glad you’re liking them! Thanks Kari!
Yum! I can’t wait to try these!
Thank you Sara!!
The pictures make you want them right now.
Thanks for sharing the recipe–I bet quite a few people will be making this.
Thank you Nancy!
Sometimes boys have good ideas…sometimes 😉
Haha yes…. sometimes! Thanks so much Gina!
Nothing is too simple to post!
Thank you!
Ok so I’m on duty to bring an appetizer and a size dish – Tieghan to the rescue! I will for sure be makimg these and I love that I can make them ahead of time – that’s a win-win in my book! Thanks Teighan and have a wonderful holiday!
that should have said ‘side’ dish. lol
Perfect! I hope you and everyone else loves these! Thank you Kathy!
How good would these be dipped in marinara or pizza sauce!?!??
SO GOOD!! I hope you love these, Penny! Thanks!
OMG my husband would love these. Pepperoni and pretzels are two of his favorite foods. What a fun idea!
Perfect! I hope you both love these! Thanks Annie!
Life-changers right here! These are clearly a non-negotiable must have for our holiday table this year!
Awesome! I hope you all love this! Happy Holidays!
You speak my language ! Happy holidays to you and your loved ones !
Thank you! Happy Holidays to you as well!
Hi! These look so good. If you make them in advance, do you need to refrigerate them?
Hi Katie,
Nope, you can keep in an airtight container on the counter. Please let me know if you give the recipe a try! xTieghan
Good lord, Tieghan, what are you doing to me???? I want this too, for my Christmas dinner!! I want it all!! THen I won’t be walking my son to school, I’ll be rolling along by his side…
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I am so glad you are enjoying these Ruth! Thank you!