Ultimate Snack Board with Pretzel Bites, Spiced Nuts and Hot Honey Peach Jam

This snack board is all about variety and flavor. Warm, buttery pretzel bites, crunchy spiced peanuts and a sweet-spicy hot honey peach jam set the stage. Pair them with rich grand cru cheese, savory salami, coppa and prosciutto, plus crisp apple slices and briny pickles.

Perfect for game day or a casual gathering, this board lets everyone graze and dip to their heart’s content. The pretzel bites are surprisingly easy to make from pizza dough and the spiced nuts come together in minutes. Assemble everything on a large platter for a stunning presentation.

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Ingredients

7 ounce Thin Crust Pizza DoughView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Sesame SeedsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce PeanutsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Smoky Cinnamon Paprika SpiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.75 ounce Hot HoneyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Peach JamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit AppleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce Grand Cru CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce Antipasto Gran BerettaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon Dijon MustardView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Sliced Dill PickleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 teaspoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F with a rack in the top position. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Unroll the pizza dough onto a cutting board. Cut the dough in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 2-inch rectangles (about 16-20 pieces). Roll each piece into a ball. Place 2 tablespoons butter in a large microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap and microwave until soft, 15-25 seconds. Stir in sesame seeds and a big pinch of salt (about ⅓ teaspoon).
2. Once the water is boiling, add the dough balls and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the bowl with the butter mixture. Gently toss to coat evenly. Spread the dough balls on a baking sheet and bake on the top rack until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Set aside.
3. While the pretzel bites bake, heat a drizzle of oil in a small nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the peanuts and cook, stirring constantly, until toasted and lightly browned, 1-3 minutes. Transfer the peanuts and oil to a small bowl. Toss with 1 teaspoon of the smoky cinnamon paprika spice, ½ teaspoon sugar and a big pinch of salt. Set aside. In another small bowl, combine the hot honey and peach jam.
4. Halve, core and thinly slice the apple. Cut the grand cru cheese into thin wedges. Fan half the cheese wedges at one corner of a large board or platter and place the remaining half at the opposite corner. Next to one cheese pile, arrange half the salami and half the coppa in overlapping rows (arc shape). Repeat with the remaining salami and coppa on the opposite side. Fold each piece of prosciutto into a loose bundle and place next to the salami and coppa. Place the hot honey peach jam and Dijon mustard in small bowls on the board. Fill the remaining gaps with the spiced peanuts, pickles, apple slices and pretzel bites. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I make the pretzel bites ahead of time?

Yes, you can bake the pretzel bites up to a day in advance. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature, then reheat in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes before serving.

What can I substitute for the hot honey?

If you don’t have hot honey, mix regular honey with a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to taste.

How should I arrange the board?

Start by placing the cheese and meats in separate sections, then add the bowls of jam and mustard. Fill in gaps with pretzel bites, nuts, apple slices and pickles for a balanced look.