Easy Ham and Cheese Sticks (Print version)
Buttery crescent dough wrapped around ham and cheddar cheese sticks, baked until golden and melty in about 25 minutes.
# Ingredients:
For the sticks
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2 tubes crescent dough sheets, about 8 oz (225 g) each
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1 lb (450 g) thin deli-sliced ham
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8 cheddar cheese sticks, about 1 oz (28 g) each
For the butter glaze
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1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion or 1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
# Instructions:
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Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Unroll the crescent dough sheets on a clean surface. Cut each sheet into 4 rectangles for 8 pieces total.
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Place ham on each dough rectangle, then add 1 cheddar cheese stick near one short end. Fold the sides over the cheese and roll tightly to enclose the filling.
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Arrange the sticks on the prepared baking sheet with the seams underneath. Leave a little space between each one so they brown evenly.
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Stir the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, dried onion, and poppy seeds in a small bowl until combined.
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Brush the butter glaze generously over the tops and sides. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the dough is puffed and golden and the cheese is melted.
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Let the sticks rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with honey mustard, ranch, or marinara.
# Good to know:
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Best served warm, shortly after baking.
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Chill the assembled sticks for 10 minutes if the dough becomes too soft to handle.
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A small amount of cheese leakage is normal.