Name: Ham and Cheddar Stick
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tubes crescent dough sheets; 1 pound deli sliced ham slices; 8 cheddar cheese sticks; ¼ cup butter melted; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard; ½ tablespoon dried minced onion or onion powder; ½ tablespoon poppy seeds

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You’ll love these easy crescent roll sticks that are stuffed with ham and cheese and baked to warm and melty goodness. Brushed with a zesty and buttery sauce, these Ham and Cheddar Sticks are irresistible as an appetizer, snack, or meal option.

You can’t go wrong with these easy to make Ham and Cheddar Sticks that are always a hit with kids as well as adults. Plus, they can be sliced into bite-sized appetizers or snacks or be plated as a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Ham and cheese is always a tasty duo and here, they’re encased in crescent dough sheets that are rolled up lengthwise, rather than on a triangle or in a pinwheel. I love making them this way because they can double as a sandwich. And, they’re also easy for the kids to help with. In fact, older kids can easily make and bake them on their own as an after-school snack.

They’re also great for leftover ham from the holidays! I give you some tasty variations for these Ham and Cheddar Sticks down below, so stock up on your crescent dough sheets because you’ll be making these regularly!

Ingredients Needed

Crescent Dough Sheets – You want the original crescent dough sheets.

Ham Slices – I like to use the deli sliced ham.

Cheese Sticks – I like to use cheddar.

Butter – Melted, for the sauce.

Worcestershire Sauce – To help flavor the sauce.

Dijon Mustard – To add zest to the sauce.

Dried Minced Onion – Or onion powder, to help flavor the sauce.

Poppy Seeds – For the sauce.

How To Make Ham And Cheddar Sticks

Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with non-stick foil, parchment paper, or a Silpat liner.

Cut: Roll out the crescent dough sheets and cut each one into 4 pieces so you will have 8 pieces, in total.

Assemble: Add the ham slices on top of each piece of dough and top each with a cheddar stick.

Fold: Begin by folding in the ends of each one and then roll to seal the bottom.

Make The Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, onion, and poppy seeds. Brush the butter mixture over each stick.

Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden.

Variations

It’s so easy to experiment and customize this recipe! There are so many options. Here are a few delicious ideas.

Meat: Any deli-sliced meat will work with this recipe and with the sauce. Swap out the ham for sliced turkey, chicken, or even roast beef. You can also use leftover cooked meat. If possible, shred it or slice it thinly for the best results.
Cheese: Cheddar goes with just about any meat and is perfect for kids who are picky eaters. However, if you’re making it for adults or kids who are more adventurous, swap it out and try Swiss, Mozzarella, Pepperjack, Colby, or smoked Gouda. You can also use cheese slices or grated cheese instead of cheese sticks.
Sauce: The sauce is what gives these Ham And Cheddar Sticks that final flavor boost that makes them irresistible. Change it up by leaving out the poppy seeds altogether, or swapping them out for Everything Bagel seasoning. For picky eaters who don’t like strong flavors, just melted butter will do!

How To Serve Ham And Cheddar Sticks

As Appetizers: Bake as directed and slice into 1 1/2″ – 2″ pieces for bite-sized party appetizers.
For Snacks: Potato chips are always a favorite side item.
For A Meal: To turn these delicious ham and cheddar sticks into a meal, I like to serve them with potato salad, or this make-ahead broccoli salad. French Fries are always a favorite or even twice-baked potatoes.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the oven or an air fryer.

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Makes- 8