🧀🥓 Ham and Cheese Sticks
Golden, flaky, and filled with melty cheese — an easy classic everyone loves
Ham and Cheese Sticks are one of those recipes that never go out of style. Made with buttery crescent roll dough, savory ham, and gooey melted cheese, they bake up golden and irresistible in under 20 minutes. Whether you’re serving them as an appetizer, after-school snack, or quick dinner side, these are guaranteed to disappear fast.
📝 Ingredients You’ll Need
Creating ham and cheese sticks is surprisingly simple. Here’s a breakdown of the ingredients and what each brings to the recipe:
Main Ingredients:
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1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
This buttery, flaky dough makes rolling and sealing super easy. Crescent rolls bake up beautifully crisp and golden, adding a soft, slightly sweet finish. -
8 slices deli ham
Use your favorite style—honey ham, Black Forest, or smoked. Thicker slices give you a heartier bite, while thinner slices make rolling easier. -
8 sticks mozzarella cheese (or sliced Swiss/cheddar)
Mozzarella gives that classic stretchy cheese pull, but Swiss adds nutty flavor and cheddar brings boldness.
For Brushing & Flavor:
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Optional: grated Parmesan cheese or poppy seeds for topping
🍽️ How to Make Ham and Cheese Sticks
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2️⃣ Prepare the Dough
Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. If you prefer uniform sticks, gently press two triangles together to form rectangles.
3️⃣ Assemble the Sticks
Place one slice of ham on each dough piece. Lay a cheese stick on top.
Roll tightly from the wide end to the tip, sealing edges gently.
4️⃣ Add the Butter Topping
Mix melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
Brush generously over each roll. Sprinkle Parmesan or seeds if desired.
5️⃣ Bake to Golden Perfection
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Cheese may bubble slightly — that’s perfect!
6️⃣ Serve Warm
Let cool for 2–3 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm and melty!