Description
A bold and flavorful Spicy Ranch Pretzel Cake perfect for game day, combining creamy ranch, cheese, jalapeños, and a crunchy pretzel crust to create the ultimate savory snack that’s sure to wow any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzel sticks (plus extra for topping)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped pickled jalapeños (plus more for topping)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Optional: chopped chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix crushed buttery crackers with melted butter and half the ranch seasoning mix. Press into the greased baking dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, eggs, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, chopped jalapeños, and the remaining ranch seasoning mix.
- Stir in crushed pretzels gently to maintain texture.
- Pour the mixture over the crust in the baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
- Top with extra pretzels, jalapeños, and a sprinkle of smoked paprika after baking.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with chopped chives or green onions before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Spicy Ranch Pretzel Cake