Can I use fresh pretzel sticks instead of frozen?
Yes. Fresh pretzel sticks need less time—start checking at 8 minutes. You want the cheese melted and bubbly, not the pretzel rock-hard.
German · snack
Spicy Cheese Pretzel Sticks
#german#snack#weeknight#cheese#pretzel
20m
Total time
2
Servings
410
kcal
easy
Difficulty
Apr 14, 2026
INGREDIENTS.
2
Other
- 2 pieces Pretzel sticks (Laugenstangen, store-bought)
Dairy
- 50 g Emmental or Gouda cheese, grated
- 10 g Butter, melted
Spice
- 0.5 tsp Sweet paprika powder
- 0.3 tsp Chili flakes (optional)
THE METHOD.
tap to check off
0/7 done
FAQ · Things people ask
About this recipe.
What cheese melts best for this?
Emmental and Gouda both melt smoothly without separating. Avoid pre-shredded cheese with anti-caking agents—it doesn't melt as cleanly. Grate your own if possible.
Can I make these ahead?
Assemble them up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerate. Bake straight from the fridge, adding 2-3 minutes to the bake time.
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