Here’s a crowd-pleasing, cheesy, and super simple recipe for Hot Ham and Cheese Crescent Roll Sandwiches — perfect for quick dinners, party snacks, or game day treats! These buttery rolls are stuffed with melty cheese and savory ham, then baked to golden perfection.
🥐 Hot Ham and Cheese Crescent Roll Sandwiches
Buttery. Melty. Kid-friendly & freezer-friendly.
✅ Ingredients (Makes 8 crescent sandwiches)
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1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
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8 slices thin deli ham (or use leftover baked ham)
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4 slices cheddar cheese (or Swiss, provolone, or American), halved
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1 tbsp Dijon or yellow mustard (optional)
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2 tbsp butter, melted
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp poppy seeds or parsley flakes (optional, for topping)
🥣 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Assemble the Sandwiches
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Unroll the crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles.
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On the wide end of each triangle:
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Spread a little mustard (optional).
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Place 1 slice of ham and half a slice of cheese.
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Roll up each triangle from the wide end to the tip, like a crescent.
3. Top with Butter Mixture
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In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic powder and poppy seeds (if using).
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Brush the tops of each roll generously with the butter mixture.
4. Bake
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
5. Serve
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Serve warm, with ranch, honey mustard, or spicy mayo for dipping!
🧊 Storage & Reheating
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Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Freezer: Freeze before or after baking. Reheat in oven or air fryer at 350°F until hot and crisp.
🔄 Variations
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Use turkey, roast beef, or salami instead of ham.
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Add a thin slice of pickle, tomato, or spinach inside for extra flavor.
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Make them mini with crescent roll sheets cut into smaller pieces.
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Add a touch of brown sugar or honey to the butter topping for sweet-savory vibes.
Would you like a baked pull-apart slider version, a breakfast version with egg, or an air fryer version next?