Description
A quick and easy savory snack or lunch made with soft pretzel bites, ham, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese. Ready in just 15 minutes, these roll-ups are perfect for busy school mornings and stay soft until lunchtime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (10-12 oz) soft pretzel bites
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8–10 slices deli ham, cut in half
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning (optional)
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- Pinch of coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If using frozen pretzel bites, let them thaw for 5 minutes. Gently press each bite flat with your fingers to make them slightly wider than tall.
- Spread a thin layer of softened cream cheese over each flattened pretzel bite, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Place a half-slice of ham on top of the cream cheese, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Roll up tightly from one end to the other and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Whisk the egg with water and brush the tops of the roll-ups lightly with the egg wash.
- Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and everything bagel seasoning.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the pretzels are golden brown.
- Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving or packing.
Notes
Use soft pretzel bites, not hard ones, as they need to be pliable. Shred your own cheese for better melting. Do not overfill the roll-ups to prevent bursting. Let them cool completely before packing to avoid sogginess. Can be frozen raw for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 3
Keywords: pretzel roll-ups, school lunch, ham and cheese, quick snacks, kid-friendly meals, easy lunchbox ideas, soft pretzels