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Jalapeño Stuffed Pretzel Bites

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Prep Time: 1 minute

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Serves: About 6

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp. olive oil
3 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
kosher salt
2 (4-ounce) packages pretzel bites (about 24 total; we used Pretzilla)
4 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1 tbsp. lemon juice
Dash hot sauce
1 oz. extra-sharp orange Cheddar, coarsely grated (about 1/3 cup), plus more for sprinkling
1 scallion, finely chopped, plus more for sprinkling

PREPARATION

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Heat a medium skillet on medium. Add oil, then jalapeños and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 2 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Transfer to a platter. Drizzle with honey. Sprinkle with salt from enclosed packet. Serve immediately with toothpicks.
  • Meanwhile, Using A Paring Knife And Working At An Angle, Remove Top Of Each Pretzel, Leaving A 1-inch Opening. Using Your Thumb, Push In And Around To Press Down Some Of The Pretzel And Create A Larger Opening.
  • In A Bowl, Combine Cream Cheese, Lemon Zest And Juice, And Hot Sauce. Fold In Jalapeños, Cheddar, And Scallions. Transfer Mixture To A Resealable Plastic Bag.
  • Snip Off The Corner Of The Bag And Fill Up Each Pretzel. Transfer To The Prepared Baking Sheet, Sprinkle With Additional Cheese, And Bake Until Cheese Melts, 5 To 6 Minutes. Sprinkle With Scallions Before Serving, If Desired.