Ham Cheese Pretzel Bites

Get ready to elevate your snacking game with these irresistibly soft and golden Ham Cheese Pretzel Bites! Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or game-day treat, these bite-sized delights feature a pillowy homemade pretzel dough stuffed with savory chopped ham and gooey shredded cheddar cheese. Boiled in a baking soda bath for that classic pretzel texture and finished with a glossy egg wash and optional coarse salt garnish, these mini flavor bombs are baked to perfection in just 15 minutes. Serve them warm for the ultimate cheese-pull moment, and watch them disappear in no time! Whether you're hosting or simply indulging, these ham and cheese-filled pretzel bites are guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Ham, finely chopped
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 Large egg
• 1 teaspoon Coarse salt (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.

Step 2

Add salt, melted butter, and 3 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

Step 3

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes, adding the remaining flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm location for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 6

Punch down the dough and divide it into 24 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a small circle and place a small amount of chopped ham and shredded cheese in the center. Pinch the edges tightly to seal and form a ball.

Step 7

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add the baking soda carefully into the boiling water.

Step 8

Using a slotted spoon, boil each pretzel ball for 30 seconds, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 9

Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it over each pretzel bite. Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the pretzel bites are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 11

Let the pretzel bites cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1189.9 grams (1189.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2657

Total Fat 81.20g	104%
Saturated Fat 45.30g	226%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 494mg	165%
Sodium 11354mg	494%
Total Carbohydrate 343.70g	125%
Dietary Fiber 12.80g	46%
Total Sugars 17.30g
Protein 130.10g	260%

Vitamin D 65IU	325%
Calcium 907mg	70%
Iron 24mg	131%
Potassium 1420mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.8%

Protein: 19.8%

Carbs: 52.4%