Whether you like them crispy and crunchy or soft, chewy and warm, there’s no doubt pretzels are a key snacking provision during Oktoberfest (or football season, for that matter). They’re salty and carby to soak up all that beer you’re going to drink and can act as a vehicle for dips, spreads, sauces and more. So whip up some beer cheese and mustard sauce (or even grab your fave store-bought barbecue sauce) and pick from the best pretzel recipes on the web.
No need to hit up Google to deep-dive into the world of pretzel-rati. We’ve done the legwork for you. We found a unique brisket sandwich on a pretzel roll that will make you forget all about Philly, two kinds of pretzel dogs, soft pretzels stuffed with gooey goodness — even a fusion option using the Japanese version of everything seasoning — and more. The only thing you have to do is decide which pretzel recipe you’re going to try first. But don’t stress too much. There are 10 days in Oktoberfest, so you have almost enough time to try them all.
Soft Pretzels
If you’re a fan of the classics, these traditional pretzels are soft and chewy — and surprisingly easy to make.
Buffalo-Cheddar Soft Pretzel Twists With Everything Spice
Brush soft pretzel dough with spicy Buffalo sauce and wrap it around cheddar cheese sticks before topping the whole thing with homemade everything spice for an extraordinary appetizer sure to pair well with an ice-cold brew.
Furikake Pretzels With Queso
Furikake is the Japanese version of everything spice, with dried seaweed, sesame seeds and other spices. Sprinkle it atop homemade pretzels with a little (OK, a lot of) Parmesan and whip up a white queso sauce for dipping for the ultimate in fusion pretzels.
Pretzel Brat Corn Dogs
Juicy bratwurst is skewered and dipped in a crushed pretzel-infused batter and served with a tangy mustard cheese sauce to create the ultimate Oktoberfest corn dog.
Pull-Apart Pretzel Skillet
Creamy, beer-infused three-cheese dip is ringed with pretzel balls and baked to perfection for this skillet appetizer.
Pretzel Dogs
Why serve a hot dog on a plain white bun when you can wrap it in pretzel dough and sprinkle on a salty seed topping? Skip the traditional hot dog toppings and dip your pretzel dogs in a cheesy mustard sauce.
Pumpkin Beer Pretzels With Chipotle Queso
The smoky chipotle in the cheese sauce complements the hint of autumnal flavor in these pumkin beer pretzels.
Smoked Turkey Pretzel Appetizer With Guinness-Mustard Sauce
Last-minute guests? No problem. Just brown some medallions of smoked turkey sausage, insert a pretzel stick and whip up a quick dip of Guinness, mustard, mayo and molasses.
Spinach & Artichoke Dip-Stuffed Soft Pretzels
These spinach and artichoke dip-stuffed pretzels make one of America’s favorite cheesy-briny appetizers portable.
Soft Pretzel Nuggets With Spicy Cheese Sauce
Pretzel nuggets make the perfect appetizer or snack for Oktoberfest or your Sunday home-gate party. The spicy cheese dipping sauce you’ll serve on the side will make them unforgettable.
Cleveland Cheesesteaks With Pretzel Hoagie Rolls
Move over, Philly! The Cleveland cheesesteak takes it to a new level with a pretzel bun, seasoned brisket and a garlicky trio of onions, green peppers and mushrooms.
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