Description
These Ham & Cheddar Crescent Roll Ups are a quick and easy appetizer perfect for parties, game days, or a simple lunch. Soft, buttery crescent rolls are filled with savory deli ham and melty cheddar cheese, then baked until golden and delicious. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, these roll ups are always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Roll Dough
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Filling
- 8 slices deli ham (thinly sliced)
- 8 slices cheddar cheese (or 1 cup shredded cheddar)
Optional
- 1 tablespoon Dijon or yellow mustard (for spreading)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (for brushing on top)
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds or sesame seeds (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Dough – Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles along the perforated lines.
- Add the Fillings – If desired, spread a thin layer of mustard over each triangle. Place 1 slice of ham and 1 slice (or about 2 tablespoons) of cheddar cheese onto the wider end of each triangle.
- Roll Up – Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle up to the tip to encase the fillings. Place each roll up, seam-side down, on your prepared baking sheet.
- Brush & Top – Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds, if using.
- Bake – Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve – Let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a sprinkle of black pepper, garlic powder, or fresh herbs inside each roll up.
- Switch up the cheese—Swiss, provolone, or pepper jack work well, too.
- These can be made ahead and reheated in a 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
- Great as an appetizer, lunchbox addition, or quick snack.
- Serve with honey mustard, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
