Description
Ham Cheddar Crescent Roll-Ups are a delightful combination of flaky, golden pastry wrapped around savory ham and melted cheddar cheese. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a warm, cheesy explosion that tantalizes the taste buds.
Ingredients
- Crescent Roll Dough: 2 cans (8 oz each) of refrigerated crescent roll dough
- Ham: 8 oz sliced deli ham, cut into strips
- Cheddar Cheese: 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Butter: 2 tablespoons melted, for brushing
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon, for seasoning
- Parsley: 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles on a clean surface.
- Place a strip of ham and a generous amount of cheddar cheese at the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll the dough tightly around the filling, starting from the wide end and rolling towards the point.
- Place the roll-ups on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced apart.
- Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the roll-ups a few hours in advance and refrigerate them before baking.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use turkey or chicken instead of ham for a lighter option, or try different cheeses like Swiss or pepper jack for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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