Here’s a quick and tasty Ham and Cheese Sticks recipe 🧀🥓
Ingredients (makes ~12 sticks)
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry
- 12 slices of deli ham
- 12 sticks of mozzarella or cheddar cheese (or cut cheese slices into sticks)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dough
- Unroll dough and separate into triangles (if using crescent dough) or cut into strips if using puff pastry.
- Assemble sticks
- Place a slice of ham and a cheese stick on the wide end of each triangle or at one end of each strip.
- Roll tightly, tucking ends to seal.
- Season
- Brush sticks with melted butter mixed with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Bake
- 12–15 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve
- Best warm, with marinara, honey mustard, or ranch for dipping.
Tips & Variations
- Cheese options: Swiss, provolone, or pepper jack for different flavors.
- Extra flavor: Add a thin layer of mustard or cream cheese inside before rolling.
- Air fryer: 350°F for 8–10 minutes works well.
- Make ahead: Freeze assembled sticks and bake directly from frozen with a few extra minutes.
I can also give you a mini ham and cheese puff pastry bites version for parties if you want.
