PARMESAN PRETZEL RODS

Parmesan Pretzel Rods image

For the snack fans on your gift list, these cheesy pretzels are terrific. The coated rods get great flavor from garlic powder, oregano and cayenne.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 30m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/4 cup olive oil
1 package (12 ounces) pretzel rods

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the cheese, garlic powder, oregano and cayenne; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat butter and oil until butter is melted. Coat two-thirds of each pretzel rod with butter mixture, then roll in cheese mixture. Reheat butter mixture if needed. , Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 275° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.