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Ideal for quick meals, these ham and cheese snacks pair deli ham and cheddar inside crescent dough. A buttery glaze with Worcestershire, mustard, and poppy seeds seals the deal for kid-approved treats.

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Crowd-Pleasing Cheese and Ham Sticks for Children

I stumbled upon these cheese and ham sticks while hunting for fresh lunch options for my fussy child. They've now become the snack everyone asks for constantly. The way the cheese gets all gooey inside the flaky buttery dough while the ham brings just enough savory flavor makes them completely addictive. Whenever I pop them in the oven, amazing smells fill my kitchen and kids seem to appear from nowhere.

A Tasty Treat That Pleases the Whole Family

These goodies have rescued many afternoon snack situations at our place. The mix of puffy dough, stretchy cheese and juicy ham creates something quite magical. I'm thrilled by how fast they come together and my children enjoy helping fold them up. There's just something about hot melted cheese that brings out smiles every single time.

Your Ingredient List

  • Sheets of Crescent Dough: They're such a time-saver for busy days.
  • Ham: Go for slices cut very thin.
  • Cheese: String cheese creates that perfect gooey middle.
  • Flavored Butter: Our tasty mixture takes everything up a notch.

Time to Start Folding

Let your oven heat up while you slice the dough into neat sections.
Add the Filling
Stack your ham and cheese then wrap everything up tight and cozy.
Apply the Flavored Butter
Stir up that wonderful butter blend and coat them completely.
Bake
Watch them turn crispy and beautiful in your oven.
Prepare the Dough

Customizing Your Sticks

We often switch things around with different cheese types – string cheese makes fantastic stretchy pulls. Sliced turkey works great too when we want a change. On ambitious days I'll create my own dough from scratch but truthfully the store-bought version does the job just fine.

Storage Tips

You can store them in your fridge up to 3 days though at our house they don't last nearly that long. A quick zap brings back all that melty goodness. I always grab string cheese now as it gives us the ideal cheese-to-bread balance every time.

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Common Questions

→ Can I prep these early?

Sure, you can put them together up to 4 hours in advance. Just brush on the butter right before baking.

→ What else works instead of crescent dough?

Pizza or puff pastry dough is great too. Watch the baking time and follow the package instructions.

→ Can I swap the cheese?

Definitely! Try mozzarella, Swiss, or pepper jack—anything that'll melt smoothly.

→ How do I avoid cheese leaks?

Seal those edges and tuck in the ends well before rolling. This helps keep the cheese inside while baking.

→ Can I freeze them?

Yep, freeze them after they're baked and cooled. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for around 10 minutes or until warm.

Ham Cheese Snacks

Dough wrapped around ham and cheese sticks, then brushed with butter glaze. Quick to make and perfect for kids.

Preparation
10 Mins
Cooking Duration
15 Mins
Complete Duration
25 Mins
By: sofia


Complexity: Simple

Origin: American

Output: 8 Portions (8 rolls)

Diet Types: Reduced Carbohydrate

What You'll Need

01 Two cans of crescent roll dough.
02 One pound of thinly sliced ham from the deli.
03 Eight sticks of cheddar cheese.
04 A quarter cup of melted butter.
05 One teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.
06 Half a tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
07 Half a tablespoon of minced onion, dried (or use onion powder).
08 Half a tablespoon of poppy seeds.

Preparation Steps

01 Step

Set your oven to 350°F.

02 Step

Slice each dough sheet into four pieces to make a total of eight.

03 Step

Evenly spread the ham slices across all dough sections.

04 Step

Place a cheese stick on top of the ham.

05 Step

Roll the dough tightly, folding in the ends to seal.

06 Step

Line a baking sheet and arrange the rolled pieces on it.

07 Step

Whisk together the melted butter, Worcestershire, mustard, onion, and poppy seeds in a small bowl.

08 Step

Use a pastry brush to spread the glaze over the dough rolls.

09 Step

Pop them in the oven, baking for about 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.

Additional Tips

  1. Awesome option for kids' lunchboxes.
  2. Super quick to throw together.
  3. You can prepare it in advance.
  4. Freezes well for later.
  5. Swap in other cheeses for different flavors.
  6. Perfect finger food for parties.

Required Equipment

  • Cookie sheet.
  • Foil or parchment paper.
  • A small mixing bowl.
  • Pastry brush for glazing.
  • Sharp knife.

Allergen Notice

Review ingredients for possible allergens and seek professional medical advice if uncertain.
  • Contains dairy (cheese, butter).
  • Includes wheat (crescent dough).
  • May contain eggs (in crescent dough).
  • Has mustard.

Nutritional Information (Each Portion)

Consider these values as estimates rather than definitive health guidance.
  • Energy: 197
  • Fat Content: 16 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~
  • Protein Content: 13 g