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These cheesy ham roll-ups feature tender crescent dough wrapped around deli ham and gooey cheese. Topped with a buttery Worcestershire glaze with mustard and poppy seeds, they make a great snack or lunch kids will love.

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Maria from tastyhush
Updated on Fri, 23 May 2025 10:30:35 GMT
Ham-filled crescent rolls topped with cheese and poppy seeds on a plate. Pin it
Ham-filled crescent rolls topped with cheese and poppy seeds on a plate. | tastyhush.com

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.

Baked ham and cheese crescent rolls covered with bubbly cheese and poppy seeds, next to some dipping sauce. Pin it
Baked ham and cheese crescent rolls covered with bubbly cheese and poppy seeds, next to some dipping sauce. | tastyhush.com

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.

Ham Cheese Sticks

Golden crescent rolls stuffed with ham and cheese, brushed with flavorful butter. A quick kid-friendly snack that’s ready fast!

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
25 Minutes
By: Maria

Category: Appetizers

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 8 Servings (8 rolls)

Dietary: Low-Carb

Ingredients

01 Two packs of crescent roll dough.
02 1 pound of thinly sliced ham from the deli.
03 8 sticks of cheddar cheese.
04 A quarter cup of melted butter.
05 One teaspoon of Worcestershire.
06 Half a tablespoon of Dijon.
07 Half a tablespoon of onion flakes or powder.
08 Half a tablespoon of poppy seeds.

Instructions

Step 01

Set your oven to 350°F to warm up.

Step 02

Cut the dough sheets into 8 rectangles.

Step 03

Spread ham slices evenly onto the dough sections.

Step 04

Lay a cheese stick on top of each ham piece.

Step 05

Tuck the ends, then roll tightly and seal the bottom.

Step 06

Place rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment.

Step 07

Whisk the melted butter, Dijon, Worcestershire, onion, and poppy seeds together.

Step 08

Brush the butter mixture over all the rolls.

Step 09

Put in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until they're golden brown.

Notes

  1. Kids love these for lunch.
  2. They come together super quickly.
  3. You can prep them in advance.
  4. Freeze them for later.
  5. Switch up the cheese to suit your tastes.
  6. An awesome snack for parties.

Tools You'll Need

  • A baking tray.
  • Foil or parchment paper.
  • A small mixing bowl.
  • Pastry brush for glazing.
  • A knife for cutting dough.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy like cheese and butter.
  • Wheat is in the crescent dough.
  • Crescent dough has eggs in it.
  • Includes mustard.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 197
  • Total Fat: 16 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: ~
  • Protein: 13 g