Description
Bavarian Pretzel Skewers are a delightful snack featuring savory mini beef sausages, rich cheese cubes, tangy pickled gherkins, and soft, salted pretzel pieces all threaded onto skewers and baked to perfection. This easy-to-make appetizer delivers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ideal for parties or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Skewers
- 6 frozen pretzel sticks
- 24 mini beef sausages
- 24 cheese cubes (e.g., Gouda or Emmental)
- 24 mini pickled gherkins
- Coarse salt, to sprinkle generously
- Long wooden skewers
Instructions
- Prepare Pretzel Sticks: Thaw the frozen pretzel sticks completely at room temperature. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Cut each pretzel stick into 4 to 6 bite-sized pieces, creating small chunks that will be easy to skewer and serve.
- Assemble Skewers: Take the long wooden skewers and thread the ingredients in alternating order: start with a pretzel piece, followed by a mini beef sausage, then a cheese cube, and finally a mini pickled gherkin. Repeat this pattern to distribute all ingredients evenly across 6 skewers, creating a balanced and visually appealing assortment.
- Bake: Arrange the assembled skewers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle them generously with coarse salt to enhance the traditional pretzel flavor. Bake the skewers in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the pretzel pieces turn a golden brown, the cheese cubes begin to melt slightly, and the sausages are warmed through, infusing all flavors together.
- Serve: Remove the skewers from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes. Serve them warm as a tasty Bavarian appetizer or snack. Enjoy your Bayrische Laugenspiesse immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure pretzel sticks are fully thawed before cutting to avoid crumbling.
- Use high-quality Gouda or Emmental cheese for authentic flavor and good melting properties.
- Mini pickled gherkins add a tangy contrast, but you can substitute with other pickled vegetables if desired.
- Serve these skewers warm to enjoy the melted cheese and soft pretzel texture.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute beef sausages with plant-based sausages.
- Wooden skewers can be soaked in water briefly before assembling to prevent burning during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Keywords: Bavarian pretzel skewers, beef sausage bites, cheese skewers, German appetizers, party snacks, baked skewers, pretzel bites
