Description
Crispy ham and cheese sticks wrap melty cheese and savory ham in flaky pastry. Baked until golden, they make an easy and satisfying snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)
- 8 thin slices of deli ham
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Dried parsley
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough tube and separate the 8 triangles along the perforated lines. Arrange them flat on a clean work surface.
- Layer 1 slice of ham and 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese onto each dough triangle.
- Roll each triangle tightly from the wide end toward the pointed tip, encasing the ham and cheese completely inside the dough.
- Position the rolled sticks on the prepared baking sheet, leaving small gaps between them for even cooking.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of melted butter across the top of each stick, coating the surface evenly.
- Sprinkle a pinch of dried parsley or garlic powder over the buttered sticks for additional flavor.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the exterior turns golden brown and the cheese begins to bubble at the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the sticks rest for 2-3 minutes. Serve warm while the cheese remains soft and melted.
Notes
- Check your crescent roll dough’s expiration date to ensure maximum freshness and optimal texture for the sticks.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Swiss, provolone, or sharp cheddar to customize the flavor profile of your snack.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the crescent roll dough with a gluten-free puff pastry or wrap the fillings in thin slices of prosciutto.
- Prepare these sticks ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating them, then bake just before serving to have a quick and hot appetizer ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Ham
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg