Description
Crispy ham and cheese sticks bring delightful comfort to classic appetizer lovers. Golden-brown exterior meets melty cheese and savory ham, promising a quick, irresistible snack you’ll devour in moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tubes crescent dough sheets
- 1 pound (1 lb) deli-sliced ham
- 8 cheddar cheese sticks
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon dried minced onion or onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds
Finishing Ingredients:
(None)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with a light coating of cooking spray or a sheet of parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent dough sheets and slice each into 4 equal rectangular sections, creating 8 distinct pieces.
- Layer thin slices of ham evenly across each dough rectangle, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position a cheddar cheese stick precisely on top of the ham layer.
- Carefully fold the shorter ends of each dough rectangle inward to prevent filling from escaping.
- Gently roll each rectangle into a compact cylinder, pressing the edges to create a secure seal.
- Arrange the rolled sticks seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, finely minced onion, and poppy seeds until thoroughly combined.
- Using a pastry brush, generously coat the exterior of each dough stick with the seasoned butter mixture.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown coloration.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes to allow the filling to set.
- Serve immediately while warm and crispy, offering a delightful blend of savory ham and melted cheese.
Notes
- Select crescent roll dough that’s fresh and not near expiration for best texture and easy rolling.
- Chop ham into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and prevent bulk in one area.
- Use room temperature cheese sticks to help them melt more evenly during baking.
- Seal edges completely to prevent cheese leakage and maintain a neat appearance during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg