Ham and Cheese Pretzel Sliders

Name: Ham and Cheese Pretzel Sliders with Fig Jam
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 9 pretzel slider buns, sliced in half; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup fig jam; 3 slices provolone cheese; 1/2 lb deli ham, thinly sliced; 1 cup arugula; 9 decorative toothpicks

Ham and cheese pretzel sliders are an easy no-bake appetizer featuring deli ham, provolone, and fresh arugula on soft pretzel buns, sweetened with fig jam and mayo. They're assembled fresh and require no cooking.

🌍American 🏷️Sliders 🏷️Ham and cheese 🏷️Pretzel buns 🏷️Game-day Appetizer

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Total

10 min

Servings

9

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

9 pretzel slider buns, sliced in half
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup fig jam
3 slices provolone cheese
1/2 lb deli ham, thinly sliced
1 cup arugula
9 decorative toothpicksoptional

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Instructions

1
Place the bottom half of the pretzel slider buns in a baking dish or on a serving tray.
2
Squeeze mayonnaise over the buns and use a spoon to spread it evenly.
3
Spread the fig jam over the layer of mayonnaise.
4
Layer the slices of provolone cheese on top of the jam.
5
Arrange the thinly sliced deli ham over the cheese, covering the entire surface.
6
Place the top half of the pretzel buns over the ham.
7
Just before serving, lift the top buns and add a layer of fresh arugula.
8
Replace the top buns and secure each slider with a decorative toothpick.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Spread mayo and fig jam on both the top and bottom bun halves to prevent the ham and cheese from sliding during serving.
Layer ingredients in order: mayo, cheese, ham, arugula to keep arugula crisp and prevent sogginess.
Use a very sharp knife to slice deli ham thinly so it drapes nicely on the cheese.
Insert toothpicks at a slight angle through the center of the assembled slider to secure all layers and make them easier to eat.

Substitutions

Provolone → Swiss cheese (milder, works equally well with fig jam)
Fig jam → Apricot or peach jam (similar sweetness and spread consistency)
Deli ham → Prosciutto (adds elegance; use same quantity)
Arugula → Mixed baby greens or spinach (less peppery but maintains freshness)

Storage & make-ahead

Refrigerate assembled sliders up to 2 hours covered. Do not freeze. Best served fresh; arugula will wilt if stored longer than 2 hours before serving.