When my parents came to visit last weekend they brought me a new cookbook; cookbooks are one of my favorite things ever. I have a bit of a collection, I should show y’all pictures of it sometime…
While I was skimming through the cookbook I came upon a Parmesan Pretzel Rod recipe and knew I had to try it.
Garlic, Parmesan, Cayenne, Oregano, Butter and Olive Oil combined with crispy salty pretzel rods… yes, please!
I would shake more of the excess coating before baking next time, they’re still amazingly good but, the coating is a bit heavy as seen in this picture 
Wrap these delicious treats in tissue paper or place in a cute jar wrapped with fabric or ribbon for a pretty back to school treat for teachers or office staff.
Ingredients
- 1 C grated Parmesan/Asiago Cheese Mix (yes, the stuff in the shaker)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Mexican Oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or 1/4 tsp for the sensitive palate)
- 6 Tbsp butter, sliced for easier melting
- 1/4 C olive oil
- roughly 25 to 30 pretzel rods
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine cheese, garlic, oregano and cayenne
- Put olive oil and butter in a small saucepan, heat until the butter is melted
- Coat 1/2 to 3/4 of the pretzel rod with the butter/oil mixture; roll the pretzel rods in the cheese mixture and gently tap to shake the excess cheese from the pretzel.
- Put the pretzel rods on an un-greased baking sheet, bake at 275 F for 10 minutes, turn each pretzel rod halfway and then bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool and store in a closed container.
Today is Princess’ first day of First Grade! 
YAY! Thus the teacher’s gift inspired recipe
The image linkies were such a big hit last week that I’m using them again! Once you’ve linked up your recipe, please leave a comment and then go visit the other participants to see what tonguegasms they’ve been cooking up and sharing! Make sure that you link back here in your post so that others can find and share in the Mouthwatering Monday fun!
These look fantastic, Rachel. Why not? Why not use packaged pretzels, and make them even better! What a cool idea.
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I love the sound of these – nice and spicy! Hope Princess has a great first day in First Grade, Rachel and thanks for hosting Mouthwatering Monday.
Thanks! She told me this morning she could walk in by herself, she didn’t need me
Rachel ~ Southern Fairytale´s most recent brilliance ..Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Rods
I don’t like garlic. But if it is in a pretzel like that. I think I need to try it first. This Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Rods look so good and I want to try this so bad.
I hope you do try them! You could always take the garlic out, if you’re not a garlic fan and use a cheesier blend and maybe even add some dried rosemary or thyme.
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OK these sound WAYYY YUMMY! Thanks for hosting Rachel!
You’re so welcome, Cheryl! Thank you for linking up such yummy things and being so wonderful! <3
Rachel ~ Southern Fairytale´s most recent brilliance ..Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Rods
Cool, I was in Walgreen’s yesterday and they had a tub of pretzel sticks on sale so I bought one. What? Walgreen’s has a grocery section and doesn’t everyone do their food shopping while picking up their drugs?
HA! The WAlgreens pretzels ARE the pretzels that I used in this recipe!!!!!
Rachel ~ Southern Fairytale´s most recent brilliance ..Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Rods
Haha! I was going to say that I love how completely covered in goodness yours are – and then I saw that you said you’d shake more of the excess off next time. What can I say? I love excess!!
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LOL Mary!
They’re quite delicious this way but, I think I would like them more if the coating weren’t so thick 
Let me know what you think when you make them!
Rachel ~ Southern Fairytale´s most recent brilliance ..Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Rods
We love pretzel rods…and garlic…and parmesan. These look yummy.
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Oh yum. I love pretzels. One of my all time favorite snack foods.
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Those pretzel rods sound great! Garlic and parmesan is a great combination!
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Yum!
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This is going to be a BIG hit with my crowd! And just in time for football season!
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I’m so impressed that you had it together enough to make a first day of school gift for Princess’ teacher.
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my mother-in-law makes something like this, but she wraps them in BACON. *drool*
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Oh, my! THese sound scrumptious! We love gah-lic around here!
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Rachel, this is the best thing ever. Mouthwatering Monday??? I’m so excited to participate next week! I guess I better get my camera out to take some food porn
I have my own Motivating Monday {Inspirational carnival} I do on Mondays too 
P.S. I’m GaribaySoup on twitter…. just changed over to WordPress so I’m slowly changing my name over to Enchanting Havoc
LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog.
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These pretzels are delicious! I used a large baggie to mix the dry ingredients, then added the dipped pretzels to the bag and shook to coat.
Hello! I love your blog, great recipes! I linked up to this recipe on my blog today for my Top 5 feature, check it out if you have time!
Heather