Hot Ham and Cheese Roll Ups With Soft Crescent Dough
By Emma Collins
Prep
5 min
Cook
11 min
Total
16 min
Servings
8
Level
Easy
Baking the rolls seam-side down in the oven retains the crescent dough wrapped around the ham together with cheese as it puffs‚ rather than allowing the filling to loosen on the baking sheet․ These hot ham and cheese roll ups bake into soft‚ warm crescents․ They feature layers of ham and melted cheese inside‚ ready for serving directly from the baking sheet․
Refrigerated crescent rolls provide the dough‚ with two ham slices and one piece of cheese layered on top of every triangle of dough․ The cheese slices are divided into half․ This forms individual pieces․ Rolling the filled triangles into compact parcels without any further dough work․ You may spray butter before baking‚ noting melted butter as an alternative‚ while Parmesan improves the flavors of the finished rolls․
On the sheet‚ the dough should properly rest underneath each and every roll that overlaps․ This setup offers a stable contact point throughout each roll bakes․ After 11 to 12 minutes at 375°F‚ serve the rolls warm‚ when the cheese inside has melted․ The main setup error occurs when allowing the seam to remain exposed upward‚ which‚ consequently‚ takes away that important support and may ultimately lead to a roll loosening during the process of baking․
Serve these dishes as a weeknight dinner paired with Cheesy Zucchini Tots or with roasted vegetables‚ as suggested‚ or alternatively offer them alongside an appetizer for guests․ The source notes that the pastries taste best when they happen to be freshly baked․ However‚ it allows the option of baking ahead․ Thaw the refrigerated or frozen roll-ups before reheating in either an oven or a microwave․
Why you'll love this recipe
- Placing the seam side down substantially helps to ensure that the rolled crescent dough remains effectively closed throughout the baking process․
- This specific method ensures the two slices of ham and piece of cheese stay tucked neatly inside․
- A 375°F oven permits for a 11-to-12-minute bake․ This time allows the refrigerated crescent dough to become soft and cooked through‚ while the cheese also warms up․
- Utilizing pre-cut triangles makes the assembly process straightforward: layer the ham as well as cheese‚ roll each piece‚ while avoiding any additional shaping or handling of the dough․
- Optional butter spray covers the tops of dishes prior to baking‚ whereas melted butter is the mentioned alternative when the spray is unavailable․
- Grated Parmesan is added after baking‚ ensuring it acts as a finishing layer rather than browning during the brief oven time․
- The recipe adjusts naturally around eight crescent triangles‚ thus providing a clear assembly rhythm of two slices of ham and one slice of cheese․
Ingredients
- •12 oz refrigerated crescent rolls
- •16 slices ham
- •4 slices cheese (cut in half)
- •butter spray (optional)
- •grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 2
Place the crescent triangles on a foil-lined cookie sheet. Add 2 slices of ham and 1 piece of cheese to each triangle.
- 3
Roll up each crescent and place it seam-side down on the sheet. Repeat for all crescent rolls.
- 4
Spray the tops of the roll-ups with butter spray before baking, if using.
- 5
Bake for 11 to 12 minutes.
- 6
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving, if using. Serve warm.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
341
Protein
17g
Fat
23g
Carbs
17g
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