Soft Pretzel Nuggets With Parmesan
Easy, no-yeast recipe for creating soft pretzel bites, with yummy green olives and Parmesan cheese baked right in!
Servings: 24 pieces
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chopped green olives, no pimentos
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place the flour to a medium bowl, then cut the butter pieces into the flour (I just used a fork to smush it in).2 cups flour, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened
- Add the sugar, baking powder, salt, and Parmesan cheese and mix.2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 4 teaspoon salt, ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
- Add the chopped olives and mix.½ cup chopped green olives, no pimentos
- Add the milk, a little at a time, and combine until it forms a dough. Don't worry if you don't quite use all the milk.⅔ cup milk
- Pull out a chunk of the dough, form it into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Cut bite-sized pieces from the log. Repeat until all the dough has been rolled and cut.
- Place the bite-sized pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush them with the beaten egg.1 egg, beaten
- If desired, sprinkle the pieces with coarse salt.2 teaspoons coarse salt
- Bake for 12-14 minutes. Serve warm for best results, with mustard for dipping.
Notes
Prep Tips:
- Make sure the butter is softened but still slightly firm so it blends into the flour without melting.
- Chop the olives finely so the flavor is distributed evenly throughout the dough.
Variation Suggestions:
- Swap the green olives for black olives, or even a mix of both green and black, for different flavors.
- Add herbs like rosemary, thyme, or oregano to the dough.
- Use shredded cheddar or asiago instead of Parmesan.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the pretzel bites warm with mustard, marinara, or a creamy dip for snacking.
- Include them with a cheese board or charcuterie platter.
- Enjoy them as a side dish served with soup or salad.
Storage Info For Leftovers:
- To store leftovers, make sure the pretzel nuggets are completely cool and then place them in an airtight container. They can be kept at room temperature for 3-4 days.
- To keep them for up to 7 days, store them in the refrigerator. Then reheat them in the oven at 350 degrees F until warmed through.
- You can freeze them for up to 2 months, then reheat them straight from frozen for a quick snack.
Nutrition
Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
