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This is my new favorite appetizer!! These Mini Pretzel Sliders are full of flavor and always a crowd pleaser!

These are the new hit appetizers! These Hot Honey Ham Pretzel Sliders are made on tiny pretzel bites and stuffed with honey ham and cheddar cheese before getting drizzled with a hot honey and baked until melty.  These are perfect for entertaining and such a great twist on usual sliders.

No matter what season it is you always need a go to appetizer recipe and these mini sliders always fit the bill!  Every time I make these they are the first to disappear, I have learned to make two batches every time. 

Any holiday, party or cookout I am in charge of bringing these little pretzel bites.

The tiny pretzel buns are filled with savory ham, melty cheddar cheese and topped with a delicious hot honey to give them the tiniest kick that leaves everyone wanting more!

I place these all in a baking dish and bake them till the cheese is gooey.  From there you can easily cover these and take them to wherever the party is!  You can also assemble these and bake them whenever you get to your gathering, these travel so well!

Now these do make the perfect appetizer but let me tell you I make these for a quick lunch all the time! They are the perfect size to grab a few for a quick lunch. You could even have these for dinner with a side salad or some macaroni and cheese. They are so versatile!  The pretzel bun really takes these to the next level.

I promise your whole family will love these Hot Honey Ham Pretzel Sliders. 

Some of our favorite appetizer recipes we love: Sloppy Joe Sliders, Italian Sub Sliders, Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders.

Why This Recipe Works

• Easy and fast appetizer.
• Family friendly.
• Crowd pleaser.
• Easy to take with you.
• Perfect all year round.
• Customizable.

Variation Ideas

I love this ham and cheese pretzel sliders recipe as it is but my goodness is it versatile!  You can switch these up a million ways. 

• Switch out the ham for turkey or chicken. 
• Add bacon.
• Change out the cheese for swiss cheese, pepper jack cheese, colby jack cheese, any kind you like! I think Gouda would be amazing!
• You can add veggies like peppers and onions.
• Add more red pepper flake or even omit it completely if spice isn’t your thing.
• You can also top these with a honey mustard spread if you don’t want the heat.

You will want to make this delicious easy hot honey ham slider recipe again and again! We do!

Frequently Asked Questions About This Recipe:

Can I use any lunch meat?

Yes, any lunch meat will work, I always prefer a sweet ham but use what you like!  You can use turkey, chicken, roast beef whichever you prefer. You can even use the seasoned lunch meats like black forest ham, smoked turkey or buffalo chicken. 

Which cheese is best?

I like to use a sliced cheese, I feel like it melts better than a shredded cheese.  I love cheddar in this recipe but you can use swiss, gouda, cheddar, pepper jack, even american if that is what you have on hand. 

Ingredients used for this easy ham and cheese sliders:

• Mini pretzel bites- I used Kings Hawaiian Pretzel Bites but I believe there is another brand out there called maybe Pretzilla or something like that and they would work great too! I find these in a tub by the bakery usually.

• Honey ham- I like to use honey ham to add to the sweetness of the honey in the glaze but you can use any flavor ham you like!  A smoked ham or black forest ham would be equally as delicious. 

• Sliced cheddar cheese-  This adds such a great flavor and gets so melty but feel free to use any sliced cheese you like. 

• Butter-  You want to use the butter as the base for your glaze, you can use unsalted butter or salted butter.

• Honey-  Of course you need honey for these Hot Honey Ham Sliders.  It adds sweetness to the top of these sliders and works perfectly with the spice.

• Red pepper flakes- This is where the hot in the hot honey comes in.  I love the little kick the red pepper flakes add and they add a pop of color on top but you can also use a little cayenne powder instead. 

How to make these Hot Honey Ham Pretzel Sliders:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. Slice your pretzel bites in half and place in a 9×13 baking dish.
3. Break up the slices of cheese into pieces that fit on the pretzels.
4. Place a piece of cheese, slice of ham and another piece of cheese on each pretzel bite.
5. Top with the top half of the pretzel bite.
6. In a microwave safe bowl combine your butter, honey and red pepper flakes.
7. Microwave in 30 second intervals until the butter is melted.
8. Brush or drizzle the hot honey melted butter all over the sliders.
9. Bake for 15 minutes or until melted.
10. Serve!

How To Store:

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

You can reheat them in the oven or even for a few seconds in the microwave.

Want more slider recipes? Check these out!

• Sloppy Joe Sliders
• Cranberry Club Sliders
• Italian Sub Sliders
• Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
• Cuban Sliders

Hot Honey Ham Pretzel Sliders

Yield: 24

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

These are the new hit appetizers! These mini sliders are made on tiny pretzel bites and stuffed with honey ham and cheddar cheese before getting drizzled with a hot honey and baked until melty.  These are perfect for entertaining and such a great twist on usual sliders.

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Ingredients

• 24 mini pretzel bites (I used Kings Hawaiian Pretzel Bites)
• 9 ounces (24 slices) honey ham
• 6 slices cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

1. Slice your pretzel bites in half and place in a 9x13 baking dish.
2. Break up the slices of cheese into pieces that fit on the pretzels.
3. Place a piece of cheese, slice of ham and another piece of cheese on each pretzel bite.
4. Top with the top half of the pretzel bite.
5. In a microwave safe bowl combine your butter, honey and red pepper flakes.
6. Microwave in 30 second intervals until the butter is melted.
7. Brush or drizzle the hot honey butter all over the sliders.
8. Bake for 15 minutes or until melted.
9. Serve!

Notes

• Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
• You can use any cheese you like! Pepperjack or swiss would also be wonderful in these. 
• You can skip the red pepper flakes if you don't like spicy, these will still be delicious!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 221Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 896mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 16g