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🥐 Hot Ham and Cheese Crescent Roll Sandwiches
⏱ Prep Time
10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time
10–12 minutes
🍽 Yield
8 sandwiches
🧾 Ingredients
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1 (8-count) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
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8 slices deli ham (thinly sliced works best)
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8 slices cheese
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Swiss is classic
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Cheddar, provolone, or mozzarella also work well
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, but highly recommended)
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon dried parsley or Italian seasoning
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Optional: pinch of salt or black pepper
👩🍳 Directions
1. Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
2. Prepare the crescent dough
Open the crescent roll can and unroll the dough onto a clean surface.
Separate it into 8 individual triangles along the perforated lines.
3. Add the filling
Place the crescent triangles with the wide end facing you.
On each triangle:
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Lay ½–1 slice of ham (fold if needed so it fits neatly)
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Place 1 slice of cheese on top of the ham
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Folding the cheese helps prevent overflow while baking
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4. Roll the sandwiches
Starting at the wide end, gently roll the dough toward the pointed tip, enclosing the ham and cheese.
Place each roll seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
5. Make the butter topping
In a small bowl, combine:
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Melted butter
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Dijon mustard
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Garlic powder
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Dried parsley (or Italian seasoning)
Stir until fully mixed.
6. Brush the crescents
Using a pastry brush (or spoon), generously brush the butter mixture over the tops of each crescent roll.
This adds flavor and helps them bake up golden and glossy.
7. Bake
Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until:
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The crescent rolls are deep golden brown
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Cheese is melted inside
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Bottoms are lightly browned
(If your oven runs hot, start checking at 9 minutes.)
8. Cool and serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for 2–3 minutes (the cheese will be very hot).
Serve warm.
⭐ Serving Suggestions
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Honey mustard or spicy mustard for dipping
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Tomato soup or potato chips on the side
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Great for parties, lunches, or quick dinners
🔁 Easy Variations
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Add a pickle slice before rolling (ham & Swiss classic)
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Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on top before baking
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Swap ham for turkey, pepperoni, or roast beef
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Use Hawaiian-style crescent dough if available for sweet-savory vibes