Description
These Ham and Cheese Sticks are a quick and delicious appetizer or snack featuring crescent dough filled with savory deli ham and melted cheddar cheese, brushed with a buttery seasoned glaze and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sticks
- 2 tubes crescent dough sheets
- 1 pound deli-sliced ham
- 8 cheddar cheese sticks
For the 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
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cut Dough Sheets: Roll out the crescent dough sheets and cut each sheet into 4 pieces, resulting in 8 total pieces.
- Assemble Sticks: Evenly distribute the deli-sliced ham on each dough piece. Place one cheddar cheese stick on top of the ham. Fold in the ends of the dough around the cheese and ham, then roll tightly to seal the contents inside.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the prepared ham and cheese sticks on the greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, dried minced onion (or onion powder), and poppy seeds until well combined.
- Brush Sticks: Generously brush the butter and seasoning mixture over each rolled stick to add flavor and promote browning.
- Bake: Bake the sticks in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and enjoy the Ham and Cheese Sticks hot and fresh for the best taste.
Notes
- You can substitute cheddar cheese sticks with mozzarella or your preferred cheese.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the butter glaze.
- Make sure to seal the dough ends well to prevent cheese from leaking out while baking.
- Serve with mustard or dipping sauces for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Ham and Cheese Sticks, Appetizer, Crescent Dough, Easy Snack, Cheesy Ham Roll-Ups, Party Food
