Pastrami-Pretzel Bites

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Laura Stanke, Maple Grove, Minn.

Serves 15 people

Categories: appitizers-snack

Ingredients

  • 1 can Pillsbury Grands Home-style
  • refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (5 biscuits)
  • 3 Tbsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. butter, melted
  • 1/4 Lb. sliced pastrami (from deli), finely chop
  • 1/4 cup red tart cherry preserves
  • 1/4 tsp. Watkins chili powder
  • 5 Tbsp. honey mustard

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line large cookie sheet with parchment paper. In 10-inch skillet, heat 3 cups water to boiling over high heat.
  2. Meanwhile, separate dough into 5 biscuits; cut each biscuit evenly into 3 wedges. Roll each wedge into 6-inch rope; tie in knot. Add baking soda to boiling water; reduce heat to medium. Carefully place 5 biscuits into boiling water; cook 15 seconds on each side. Using a slotted spoon to drain excess water, transfer biscuit knots to cookie sheet, placing 1 inch apart. Repeat with remaining biscuit knots. Lightly sprinkle biscuit knots with kosher salt.
  3. Bake 11 to 15 minutes or until deep golden brown. Brush tops with butter; cool 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix pastrami, preserves and chili powder.
  5. Cut each warm pretzel bite in half horizontally. Spread 1/2 tsp. mustard on each cut side. Spoon 1 tablespoon pastrami mixture on bottom half of each pretzel bite. Top with pretzel bite top; secure with toothpick.

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