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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.
Recipe Q&A
- → 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.