Description

These Ham and Cheese Sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer, combining savory deli ham and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in flaky crescent dough. Perfectly brushed with a flavorful butter, mustard, and poppy seed mixture, they bake to a golden brown, offering a delightful crispy and cheesy treat that’s great for parties, game day, or quick bites.

Ingredients

Scale

Ham and Cheese Sticks

2 tubes crescent dough sheets
1 pound deli-sliced ham
8 cheddar cheese sticks

Butter Glaze

¼ cup melted butter
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ tablespoon dried minced onion or onion powder
½ tablespoon poppy seeds

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Prepare Dough Pieces: Roll out the crescent dough sheets and cut each sheet into 4 pieces, giving you a total of 8 rectangular pieces ready to assemble.
Assemble Ham and Cheese: Evenly distribute the sliced deli ham onto each of the 8 dough pieces. Place one cheddar cheese stick on top of the ham on each piece. Then, fold in the ends of the dough pieces around the filling and roll each tightly to seal the ham and cheese inside.
Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the prepared ham and cheese sticks seam side down on the prepared baking sheet ensuring they have some space between them for even baking.
Make Butter Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, dried minced onion (or onion powder), and poppy seeds. Mix well to create a flavorful glaze.
Brush Sticks: Generously brush the butter glaze mixture over each ham and cheese stick, coating all visible dough surfaces.
Bake: Bake the sticks in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crescent dough is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese inside is melted.
Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the ham and cheese sticks hot for the best melty, flaky taste.

Notes

You can substitute cheddar cheese sticks with mozzarella or your preferred cheese for a different flavor profile.
Ensure the dough is sealed tightly to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
For extra crispiness, brush a second layer of the butter glaze halfway through baking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
These sticks can be served with mustard or your favorite dipping sauce for added taste.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Ham and Cheese Sticks, Crescent Roll Recipes, Appetizer, Party Snacks, Cheesy Snacks