
I came up with these ham and cheese sticks while hunting for fresh lunch ideas for my little picky eater. Now they're practically an everyday snack request. When the cheese melts inside that soft buttery crescent dough and the savory ham brings it all together, you just can't say no. Anytime they bake, the house smells incredible and little hands magically show up.
Crowd-Pleaser Snack
These goodies have saved our snack game more times than I can count. That soft dough packed with cheesy goo and sweet ham just works. They're so easy to whip up, and the kids have a blast rolling them up with me. Nothing beats the look on their faces when the cheesy center oozes out warm from the oven.
What You'll Grab
- Butter Sauce: This incredible mixture makes everything pop with flavor.
- Cheese: String cheese sticks work like magic in the middle.
- Ham: Thin as you can get for extra easy rolling.
- Crescent Dough Sheets: Saves so much time and effort.
Get Rolling
- Bake
- Pop them in so they get a nice golden crust.
- Brush with Butter Sauce
- Slather on that tasty buttery sauce.
- Add the Filling
- Stack your cheese and ham before folding them up tight.
- Prepare the Dough
- Fire up your oven and slice up the dough.
Switch Things Up
We like trying out all sorts of cheeses—mozzarella makes those awesome gooey pulls. Swap out ham for turkey if you want a change of pace. Making dough from scratch is fun but honestly, grabbing store-bought dough is so much easier most days.
How to Store Them
They're good in the fridge for a couple of days, but honestly, they get eaten fast around here. A quick heat-up brings back that gooey cheese magic. And those cheese sticks make the perfect bite every single time.

Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I prepare these in advance?
You can roll them up ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to 4 hours. Wait to brush on the butter glaze until just before baking.
- → What can I use if I’m out of crescent dough?
Pizza dough or puff pastry makes a great substitute. Just adjust the cooking time as needed.
- → Will any cheese work?
Go ahead and experiment with other cheese sticks! Mozzarella, Swiss, or pepper jack are all great options as long as they melt nicely.
- → What keeps the cheese from running out?
Seal the edges tightly and fold in the ends before rolling. This helps trap the cheese so it doesn’t escape while baking.
- → Can they be frozen?
Yes! Let them cool after baking, then freeze. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes or until heated through.