Saturday April 26th is National Pretzel Day! Never heard of the special snack day? It was originally established more than 30 years ago by U.S. Representative Robert S. Walker and then re-declared by Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell in 2003 as a way of acknowledging the importance of the pretzel to the state’s history and economy. People will be celebrating the day all over the country by digging into pretzel bags this weekend and attending events to sample new flavors.
Although the exact origin of the pretzel is unknown, the Rold Gold brand has been around for decades (since 1917) making delicious pretzels for consumers to enjoy. And just in time for National Pretzel Day, pretzel fans will be happy to know NEW Rold Gold Pretzel Thins has made its debut in the snack aisle in three delicious flavors – Original, Garlic Parmesan and Three Cheese! I can’t wait to try them!
To join in the pretzel fun, I am happy to share this video featuring Frito-Lay Executive Chef Jody Denton! Jody was asked a few pretzel questions in behalf of A Happy Hippy Mom and shares delicious pretzel-inspired recipes that are perfect for celebrating National Pretzel Day! Check it out!
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Chef Inspired Rold Gold Pretzel Recipes
Rold Gold Three Cheese Pretzel Thins with Goat Cheese and Olive Tapenade
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Ready In: 5 minutes
- 1 bag Rold Gold Three Cheese Pretzel Thins
- 4 ounces fresh goat cheese (chevre)
- ½ cup black olive tapenade
Spread about 2 teaspoons of goat cheese on top of a Pretzel Thin. Top with about ½ teaspoon of tapenade. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Rold Gold Three Cheese Pretzel Thins with Ricotta-Roasted Garlic Dip
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ready In: 1 hour
- 1 bag Rold Gold Three Cheese Pretzel Thins
- 6 bulbs whole garlic
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pint ricotta cheese
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup grated regianno parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Using a serrated knife, cut the top ¼ off of each head of garlic, exposing the tops of the cloves inside. Place the garlic heads on a sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle olive oil over each one. Wrap in foil and place in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Squeeze roasted garlic out of each head and place in a mixing bowl. Add the ricotta, Dijon mustard, parmesan, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Serve and enjoy!
Rold Gold Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Thins with Sun Dried Tomato-Basil Dip
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Ready In: 10 minutes
- 1 bag Rold Gold Parmesan Pretzel Thins
- 1 cup cream cheese
- ¾ cups sun dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons grated regianno parmesan cheese
Place the cream cheese, sun dried tomatoes, pesto and parmesan in a food processor and run until smooth. Serve and enjoy!
Rold Gold Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Thins with Soft, Herbed Cheese and Salami
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Ready In: 5 minutes
- 1 Bag Rold Gold Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Thins
- 5 ounces soft garlic and herbed cheese
- 12 slices Italian salami
Spread about one teaspoon of soft, herbed cheese on the bottom side of each pretzel thin. Fold over a slice of salami on top of the cheese on one Pretzel Thin and place another, cheese side down on top to make a sandwich. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Rold Gold Pretzel Thins with Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and Raspberries
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Ready In: 5 minutes
- 1 Bag Rold Gold Pretzel Thins, Original
- 1 jar chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1 pint fresh raspberries
Spread about a teaspoon of chocolate hazelnut spread on the bottom (the side that isn’t shiny) of each Pretzel Thin. Top a chocolate hazelnut spread coated Pretzel Thin with 2 or 3 raspberries, place another Pretzel Thin on top with the chocolate hazelnut spread side down and press firmly until the raspberries are slightly smashed down. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Rold Gold Pretzel Thin Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Ready In: 15 minutes
- 1 Bag Rold Gold Pretzel Thins, Original
- 1 pint dark chocolate ice cream or gelato
- 1 bottle chocolate sauce (hardens when cold)
Using a very small scoop, make a small scoop of ice cream, form it somewhat in a rectangular shape and then flatten it slightly with the side of a knife blade. When finished it should be roughly the size and shape of a Pretzel Thin. Place ice cream on top of a Pretzel Thin and gently press another Pretzel Thin over it to make a sandwich. Place each one in the freezer whendone before making another. Keep going until you run out of pretzels or ice cream! After the ice cream sandwiches have been in the freezer for an hour, take them out and either dip them or drizzle with Smuckers Magic Shell and return to the freezer. Serve them straight from the freezer and enjoy!
Are you planning on celebrating National Pretzel Day? What is your favorite way to eat pretzels? Straight out of the bag? With dip? Let me know in the comments section below! Personally, I love munching pretzels plain accompanied with a cup of hot tea and lemon!
I love anything with chocolate and raspberry. This looks very good.
The chocolate and raspberry pretzels look amazing! I love the pretzel thins. Yum!!
Gosh they look good…sweet and salty is so good together.
The Rold Gold Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Thins with Soft, Herbed Cheese and Salami looks really good. I love pretzels as a snack, but what a makeover for such a simple treat. These recipes are awesome.
Yumm! Pretzels rock
My gf will go crazy with this recipe 😀 i’ll make some for her.
I have not tried these pretzels yet, but the recipes look amazing. I would try the Rold Gold Pretzel Thin Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich first.
I love it, different ways to enjoy pretzels. They all look delicious.
These recipes look delicious! I never knew you could do so many things with pretzels!
I love seasoned pretzels! I haven’t tried Rold Gold pretzel thins yet, but I’m sure I’d enjoy the garlic parmesan flavor! The pretzels with sun-dried tomato basil dip sound great! As do the chocolate ice cream/gelato sandwich pretzel thins!
I’d love to make those ice cream sandwiches with these sandwiches. Yummy!!
Wow, these all look so good …and different. I’ve never thought about using pretzels this way but I will have to try some of these!
I did not know there was a pretzel day! I want to try some of these recipes. Pretzels are one of my fav. snacks
im loving Rold Gold Pretzel Thin Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich
Who knew you could do so many wonderful things with pretzels!! I love pretzels and these ideas!!
I love their pretzels and buy them all the time..These recipes look awesome especially the Three Cheese Pretzel Thins with Goat Cheese and Olive Tapenade..Will surely be trying this..Thanks for posting 🙂
The Rold Gold pretzels look delicious and I want to make some of Jody Denton’s recipes. I never thought about making these recipes and using pretzels, but they sure look good as appetizers.
These look heavenly! Thank you! 🙂
These pretzels are so good. I always eat them plain, but with so many choices here to add toppings, I might need to try that. Love all the ideas. Thanks.
I love how he has somehow made these sound healthy! They sounds so good too! I love garlic and thanks for sharing.
The sun dried tomato – basil dip sounds delish! Thanks for posting 🙂
I love Rold Gold, and will definitely be trying the ROLD GOLD GARLIC PARMESAN PRETZEL THINS WITH SOFT, HERBED CHEESE AND SALAMI!!! Yummy Yummy!
I admit I’ve never been a huge pretzel eater, but these recipes could definitely change all that! Especially the ROLD GOLD PRETZEL THIN CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SANDWICH!! OMG but yummy!
Did not even know there was a day for them. Lots of great ideas for snack foods!
These all look wonderful, but savory and sweet! I would have never fathomed how chic bites can be made with little pretzels! Time for a party!
These recipes look delicious. the one with the chocolate and raspberries is good for a sweet and salty snack.
Wow these are creative great recipes!
I really like the Ricotta Roasted Dip – a must make.
These look so good, especially the Rold Gold Three Cheese Pretzel Thins with Ricotta-Roasted Garlic Dip. Yum!
All of these look delicious! I’d most like to try the Thin Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich!