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Simple Ham Cheese Sticks
I stumbled on these ham cheese sticks looking for lunch options my kid might actually eat. Now, everyone asks for them nonstop. The flaky dough with gooey cheese inside and salty bits of ham? Total crowd-pleaser. When they’re baking, the smell is so good even the pickiest eaters come running to the kitchen.
A Treat Everyone Loves
These little bites have fixed so many boring snack times at our place. The mix of gentle dough, soft cheese, and tasty ham just hits right. I love how fast they’re done and my kids love rolling them up with me. Honestly, it’s that hot melty cheese that gets them grinning every time.
You’ll Want These on Hand
- Butter Mix: This is what takes everything up a notch.
- Cheese: Grab cheese sticks for the creamiest middle.
- Ham: Go for thin slices—they work better.
- Crescent Dough Sheets: Makes it super speedy to put together.
Ready to Roll Together
- Bake
- Pop them in the oven until they’re golden and crispy.
- Butter It Up
- Cover each roll with your butter mix—it makes them extra tasty.
- Fill Them Up
- Stack some ham and cheese on the dough, then roll up tight.
- Prep Your Dough
- Heat the oven and slice up your dough into your preferred size.
Switch It Up
We like to swap in things like mozzarella for super stretchy cheese or try turkey when we want a change. On ambitious days, I make the dough myself but the store-bought version is a lifesaver most nights.
How to Store Leftovers
They’ll last in the fridge for three days but honestly, they disappear long before that here. A few seconds in the microwave brings back all the gooey cheese goodness. I stick with cheese sticks now—they always melt just right with the dough.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I make these ahead of time?
Yep, just build them, cover, and stash in the fridge for up to 4 hours. Wait to add the buttery stuff until right before putting them in the oven.
- → What can I use instead of crescent dough?
Pizza dough or puff pastry works, too. Just check the bake time on the box and go with that.
- → Can I use different cheese?
Definitely, use whatever cheese sticks you like. Mozzarella, jack, or Swiss all melt nicely here.
- → How do I prevent the cheese from leaking?
Really pinch those ends closed before you roll 'em up. Folding in the edges helps keep everything inside while they bake.
- → Can I freeze these?
You sure can. Let them cool after baking, freeze, then reheat at 350°F for 10 minutes or so till warmed up.