How to Make Bacon Wrapped Pretzels - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most delicious and satisfying snacks out there is the bacon-wrapped pretzel. This delightful combination of crispy, salty bacon and crunchy, savory pretzels is a true crowd-pleaser and is perfect for everything from game day gatherings to cocktail parties.

What makes bacon- wrapped pretzels so irresistible is the contrast between the smoky, meaty flavor of the bacon and the toasty, nutty taste of the pretzel. The salty crunch of the pretzel perfectly complements the rich, f...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar, or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons red chili powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • 1 (12 ounce) package thinly sliced bacon
  • 1 (15 ounce) package short pretzel rods

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and top with a wire rack.
  • Mix brown sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Dredge both sides of each bacon slice in the brown sugar mixture. Wrap a coated bacon slice around each pretzel rod, leaving a small space at the bottom of pretzel uncovered for easy handling. Arrange wrapped pretzels on the wire rack atop the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    145 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 608mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 64mg