Ugly Pretzel Recipe

Name: Ugly Pretzel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cups Mayonnaise, Divided; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/4 cups Fresh Parsley, Minced; 1/4 cups Fresh Bread Crumbs; 8 ounces, weight Fresh Or Canned Crab Meat, Drained And Cartilage Removed; 1 Tablespoon Butter; 1 Tablespoon Flour; 1/2 cups Milk; 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, Plus More For Dusting Tops; 8 ounces, weight Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Grated; 1 whole Egg; 2 whole Fresh Soft Pretzels (thawed If Frozen)

Servings: persons

3/4 cups Mayonnaise, Divided
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1/4 cups Fresh Parsley, Minced
1/4 cups Fresh Bread Crumbs
8 ounces, weight Fresh Or Canned Crab Meat, Drained And Cartilage Removed
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Tablespoon Flour
1/2 cups Milk
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, Plus More For Dusting Tops
8 ounces, weight Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Grated
1 whole Egg
2 whole Fresh Soft Pretzels (thawed If Frozen)

1
Preheat oven to 450 F.
2
Mix 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, salt, cayenne, parsley and bread crumbs in a large bowl.
3
Add crab meat and gently toss until well mixed.
4
Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
5
Add flour and stir with a wire whisk until blended.
6
Do not allow the roux to brown.
7
Gradually add milk, whisking until well blended.
8
Add Old Bay seasoning.
9
Bring to a boil while stirring constantly until completely smooth.
10
Pour milk mixture over the crab mixture and gently fold everything together.
11
Fold in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese.
12
Beat the egg in a medium bowl.
13
Add the remaining 1/2 cup of mayonnaise and mix well.
14
Mix about half of this mixture into the crab mixture.
15
Set the rest aside for a moment.
16
On an ungreased baking sheet, top each pretzel with half of the crab mixture.
17
Drizzle the remaining egg/mayo mixture over top, and then top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
18
Dust tops with a little more Old Bay seasoning.
19
Bake for about 12 minutes or until bubbly and tops are lightly browned.
20
Serve as an appetizer or main course with a side salad.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cups Mayonnaise, Divided, 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, 1/4 cups Fresh Parsley, Minced, and more.

Yes, Ugly Pretzel falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ugly Pretzel

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