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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Ham and Cheese Pretzel Bun Sliders

    Modified: May 27, 2025 · Published: Apr 21, 2020 by Angela G. · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Ham and Cheese Pretzel Bun Sliders

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    You'll love these ham and cheese slider made on PRETZEL Hawaiian rolls! Delicious! Made with cheddar cheese, ham and baked with a mustard-butter glaze. Easy appetizer recipe.

    Ham and Cheese Pretzel Sliders
    Ham and Cheese Pretzel Hawaiian Roll Sliders
    Ham and Cheese Pretzel Slider
    Ham and Cheese Pretzel Sliders
    Ham and Cheese Pretzel Hawaiian Roll Sliders
    Ham and Cheese Pretzel Slider

    Try serving these ham and cheese pretzel sliders along with my Aldi Copycat Chickpea Edamame Salad, 7-Layer Greek Hummus Dip and Creamy Crab Rangoon Dip with Homemade Wonton Chips.

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    • ★ Why You'll Love these Sliders! ★
    • ★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
    • ★ How to Make this Recipe ★
    • ★ FAQs ★
    • ★ More Slider Recipes ★
    • Ham and Cheese Pretzel Hawaiian Roll Sliders

    ★ Why You'll Love these Sliders! ★

    Ham and cheese and pretzels, oh yeah! Made with pretzel Hawaiian rolls, these little sandwiches taste amazing and make for a easy, yet hearty snack, appetizer or lunch.

    Pretzel-lovers, rejoice!

    If you love soft pretzels and cheese, you ill love these sliders. They are so good. We are talking melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

    These oven-baked sliders are made with salty Hawaiian pretzel buns brushed with a mustard-butter glaze and then baked to a crisp.

    Ham and Cheese Pretzel Sliders

    The Hawaiian pretzel rolls have a hint of sweetness that goes so well with any kind of ham and I love these with melty cheddar cheese.

    Feeds a Crowd

    All you need is 10 minutes to prep these and they are ready to bake! Make ahead, refrigerate or freeze them, then bake when you're ready to eat. Great for taking on vacations, to a friend's houses or for serving houseguests or kids.

    Great Party Food

    This quick and simple recipe is ideal for feeding a family or small crowd as it makes nine sliders.

    These ham and cheese sliders make a great brunch or appetizer for special occasions too! Double, triple, etc. to serve more.

    Use the sliding scale below to update quantity of ingredients easily depending on how many servings you need. I recommend 2 sliders per guest.

    ★ Ingredients You'll Need ★

    You need just 3 main ingredients to make these baked sliders, plus a 2-ingredient homemade mustard butter sauce to glaze the rolls.

    Ham and Cheese Pretzel Sliders

    Here's what you'll need:

    1. Pretzel Hawaiian rolls. You can find these at Target. They are still pretty new so you may not find them at your normal grocery store.

    2. Black forest ham. I love black forest ham but use any kind of ham you like. I like the smoked edges. I think it offers a little more flavor and balance out some of the sweetness or the ham and the rolls.

    3. Cheddar cheese. Cheese cheese has a lovely tartness to it that goes really well with pretzels. So it's a natural fit here! You can choose mild or sharp. I think both are great but personally prefer the mild so the cheese doesn't overpower the ham and pretzel flavors.

    MUSTARD BUTTER SAUCE to glaze the buns is made with: melted salted butter, and Dijon mustard. If you're not a big fan of mustard, you can just use butter. If you want to punch up the flavor, optional extras to mix into the butter glaze include: a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce and/or onion power.

    ★ How to Make this Recipe ★

    Here's how to make this delicious Ham and Cheese Pretzel Slider recipe.

    How to Make Ham and Cheese Pretzel Sliders - Steps
    1. First, simply remove the top layer of rolls (they come pre-cut).
    2. Layer a piece of ham, folded in quarters onto each roll.
    3. Add sliced cheddar cheese squares.
    4. Melt butter and stir in Dijon mustard.
    5. Replace tops of rolls and brush with mustard-butter sauce.
    6. Cover with foil and bake!

    So simple!

    ★ FAQs ★

    What type of cheese goes best with pretzel sliders?

    I enjoy the tart and "sharp" taste of cheddar cheese with the salty pretzel flavor of these rolls. The cheddar flavor also goes really well with sweet things (think cheese and grapes) so this is my choices. You can go with sharp cheddar or mild — your choice!
    Or if you prefer a different type of cheese, go for it. American cheese is much more mild in flavor and melts nicely. Havarti is another cheese that I really enjoy with ham. It's a white cheese with a smooth, very mild creamy flavor.
    Colby jack or pepper jack are a few other cheese I think would go really well with the ham and cheese pretzel sandwiches.
    Nacho cheese would even be really delicious on these sliders!
    Let me know in the comments if you've experimented and what you like best.

    How do you keep sliders from getting soggy on the bottom?

    Cover loosely with foil when baking to allow moisture to escape. I also like to grease my baking pan with butter which helps crisp the bottom and prevent melted cheese from sticking to the pan.

    Can I add extra ham or cheese when baking sliders?

    Yes! Feel free to also add extra ham if you want a meatier slider or extra cheese for that matter.
    Keep in mind this may make them slightly more difficult to eat as they will be fully and the insides may slide out and will also increase bake time to ensure the meat is warmed through and the cheese melts. I typically use one slice of ham and a half a slice of cheese for each roll.

    Do I need cover sliders when baking?

    Yes. It's a good idea to cover with foil for at least half the baking cycle so that the slider rolls don't burn. You want to toast them, just enough so they are nice and crispy.

    Can sliders be made ahead?

    Yes, you can prep these sliders ahead of time, cover with foil and store them in the fridge. Then, bake right before you're ready to serve them.

    Can sliders be frozen?

    Yes. You can make these ahead of time and cover with foil but don't bake. Freeze for up to 4 months. When you're ready to bake, let them thaw and then bake. If baking from frozen, you may need to add 5 or more minutes of bake time.

    How to Store Leftover Sliders

    You can store leftover sliders in the fridge for up to 3 days after baking. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and reheat for 30 seconds in the microwave or use the toaster oven for crisper buns. Open bun into two halves and toast for about 3 minutes at 300˚ or until ham is sizzling and cheese is melty.

    What's the best baking dish to use for pretzel sliders?

    I make these sliders in an 8x8 square glass baking dish. They fit perfectly!

    Do I have to bake sliders?

    Nope! The meat, buns and cheese are all safe to eat without baking. So if you prefer to serve these cold so they are easier to pack in a cooler or for lunch, then you can just layer the sliders and skip putting them in the oven. Slice and enjoy them as little sandwiches. This is a great idea for game day tailgating or for feeding hungry athletes.

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    Ham and Cheese Recipes

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    Ham and Cheese Pretzel Sliders

    Ham and Cheese Pretzel Hawaiian Roll Sliders

    Author: Angela G.
    You'll love these ham and cheese slider made on PRETZEL Hawaiian rolls! Delicious! Made with cheddar cheese, ham and baked with a mustard-butter glaze. Easy appetizer recipe.
    5 from 3 reviews
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    Course: Appetizers, Breakfast, Brunch, Snacks
    Cuisine: American
    Skill Level: Easy
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 9 Servings
    Yield: 9 sliders

    Equipment

    • 8x8 baking pan

    Ingredients 

    • 1 package Pretzel Hawaiian Rolls 9 count
    • 9 slices deli ham
    • 4.5 slices mild cheddar cheese

    Mustard-Butter Glaze

    • 2 tablespoon salted butter
    • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce optional
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder optional
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    Instructions

    • Remove top half of Hawaiian rolls and set aside (do not separate the individual roll, just the top from the bottom). Place bottom half of rolls in an 8x8 baking pan, lightly greased with butter.
    • Layer each roll with a slice of ham and a half slice of cheddar cheese.
    • In a microwavable bowl, cover and heat butter for about 30 second or until melted. Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and onion powder.
    • Add top layer of rolls and brush with mustard-butter mixture.
    • Loosely cover with foil and bake at 350˚ for about 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and tops of buns are golden brown.

    Notes

    If tops of rolls brown too quickly, before the cheese is all the way melted, re-cover with foil and continue baking.
    For crispier rolls, brush on butter mixture immediately after baking.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 1slider | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Cheryl says

      September 11, 2024 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy!!! Our guest loved them too!

      Reply
    2. Cheryl says

      May 07, 2024 at 10:07 pm

      5 stars
      YUM! Made these tonight for dinner and they were really good. I will definitely make them again. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    3. Katina says

      March 09, 2023 at 10:52 pm

      I'm trying these tonight!!
      Thanks for sharing!! I really wanted to try the pretzel rolls- but wasn't sure how.

      Reply
    5 from 3 votes (1 rating without comment)

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