How to Make Bubba's Pretzel Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bubba's Pretzel Salad is a classic southern dish that combines the best of both sweet and salty flavors. This dessert is the perfect combination of a crunchy, salty pretzel crust, a creamy, sweet, and tangy cream cheese filling, and a layer of fruity, refreshing strawberry gelatin on top. This recipe is a potluck favorite and is always a hit at family gatherings and barbecues.

The contrast of flavors and textures in this dish is what makes it so irresistible. The saltiness of the pretz...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup crushed pretzels
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • In a medium bowl, mix together crushed pretzels, 1/2 cup sugar and melted butter until blended. Press into the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish.
  • In another bowl, beat 1/2 cup sugar and cream cheese until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over the pretzel layer in dish.
  • In a small saucepan, stir together cornstarch and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix in reserved pineapple juice, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in crushed pineapple. Spread over the whipped layer in the dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 1/2 hours, or until firm.
  • Nutrition

    317 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 235mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 61mg