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Ham and Cheese Crescent Braid

This ham and cheese crescent braid has only five ingredients: crescent rolls, ham, cheddar cheese, honey mustard dressing, and parsley. It’s a super popular stuffed bread recipe that can be ready in under 30 minutes.

Ham and Cheese Crescent Braid served

This Easy Braid is loaded with ham and cheese in a flaky crescent braid. It makes for a simple breakfast, lunch, or dinner idea. Crescent braids are an excellent way to serve a crowd or a large family.

sliced up braid

A SIMPLE AND TASTY MEAL

This Ham and Cheese Crescent Braid is easy to make and so good! I often make these as a snack or a quick lunch for us. Who doesn’t love warm ham and GOOEY cheese? The honey mustard takes the flavor over the top! This will fit the bill, especially if you need ideas on how to use leftover ham!

ready to serve braid

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How do you store leftovers?

Crescent Braids are best eaten the same day that they are made. If you want to keep leftovers, no problem. They’ll keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat these stuffed rolls, pop them back in the oven. Heat them for just a few minutes until they’re warmed up again.

ready to eat crescent braid

Can I use a different mustard to make these?

I like honey mustard for this recipe. However, you can replace it with yellow or your favorite.

fresh out of the oven crescent braid

Can I use different meats and cheese to make this braid?

This is a great base recipe from which to work. Other meats, like turkey or chicken, would work, and you can trade out the cheese. Other yummy options are American, Gruyere, or Mozzarella. 

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE THE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)

  • Crescent rolls
  • Precooked ham, chopped
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Honey Mustard
  • Fresh parsley
Ingredients for and ham and cheese crescent braid

HOW TO MAKE HAM AND CHEESE CRESCENT BRAID

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Reserve about 2-3 tbsp of the ham and cheese and set aside for topping.

Unroll the crescent dough sheet onto the parchment paper and press the seams together.

Combine chopped ham, cheese, and honey mustard in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.

ham and cheese in bowl

Drop the ham and cheese mixture by large spoonfuls down the middle of the crescent sheet.

couple of scoops of ham and cheese in crescent roll dough

Use a pizza cutter to cut strips along each side of the dough.

use pizza cutter cut dough to make braids

Braid the strips over the ham and cheese mixture.

wrap the crescent roll like braids

Top the braid with the ham and cheese you reserved earlier.

top with reserved ham and cheese

Bake for 16-20 minutes, until the crescent dough is golden brown.

baked and ready to serve

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Ham and Cheese Crescent Braid served
Yield: Serves: 10

Ham and Cheese Crescent Braid

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

This ham and cheese crescent braid has only five ingredients: crescent rolls, ham, cheddar cheese, honey mustard dressing, and parsley. It's a super popular stuffed bread recipe that can be ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ct.) can of crescent rolls
  • 1 ½ cups precooked ham, chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup honey mustard, plus extra for dipping
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  3. Reserve about 2-3 tbsp of the ham and cheese and set aside for topping.
  4. Unroll the crescent dough sheet onto the parchment paper and press the seams together.
  5. Combine chopped ham, cheese, and honey mustard in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
  6. Drop the ham and cheese mixture by large spoonfuls down the middle of the crescent sheet.
  7. Use a pizza cutter to cut strips along each side of the dough.
  8. Braid the strips over the ham and cheese mixture.
  9. Top the braid with the ham and cheese you reserved earlier.
  10. Bake for 16-20 minutes, until the crescent dough is golden brown.

Nutrition Information

Yield

10

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 120Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 27mgSodium 352mgCarbohydrates 4gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 6g

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This ham and cheese crescent braid has only five ingredients: crescent rolls, ham, cheddar cheese, honey mustard dressing, and parsley. It's a super popular stuffed bread recipe that can be ready in under 30 minutes. via @Mooreorlesscook

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