Easy Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls
These Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls are a simple, savory treat that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. Soft, buttery crescent dough wraps around tender Black Forest ham and melty Swiss cheese, then gets a flavorful garlic-butter finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. They’re quick to prepare, deliciously satisfying, and guaranteed to impress!
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Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls are a total crowd-pleaser!
They come together quickly, bake to golden perfection, and you can customize them with your favorite cheeses or toppings. Each bite delivers a perfect combination of flaky dough, savory ham, and gooey cheese.
These rolls are also great for meal prep or feeding a hungry brunch crowd.
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Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make these Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls:
Ingredient Notes
Crescent Roll Dough: Use 1 (8 oz) can with 8 triangles. Old-fashioned crescent dough works best for a soft, flaky texture.
Black Forest Ham: Deli slices are ideal. You can also use honey ham, smoked ham, or turkey slices for a different flavor.
Swiss Cheese: Sliced and folded for easy layering. Provolone, cheddar, or mozzarella can be substituted.
Salted Butter: 3 tablespoons, used for the garlic butter topping. Unsalted butter can also work, just add a pinch of salt.
Garlic Powder: ½ teaspoon. Adds a rich, savory flavor to the butter. Fresh minced garlic can be used as an alternative.
Black Sesame Seeds: 1 tablespoon, for sprinkling on top. You can also use white sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning.
Fresh Parsley: For garnish. Optional but adds a pop of color and freshness.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Recipe Variations
Swap Swiss cheese with cheddar, provolone, or mozzarella.
Add a thin layer of mustard or pesto inside the rolls for extra flavor.
Sprinkle with sesame, poppy, or everything bagel seeds instead of black sesame seeds.
How to Make Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls: Step by Step
Here are quick visual instructions. Be sure to check out the full instructions with exact ingredients in the printable recipe card below.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Separate the crescent dough into 8 individual triangles after unrolling.
Step 3: Lay one slice of ham on each triangle of dough, then add a folded slice of Swiss cheese on top.
Step 4: Roll each one tightly, starting from the wide end and moving to the tip, to completely seal the filling inside.
Step 5: Arrange the rolls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
Step 6: In the meantime, melt the butter in a bowl suitable for the microwave. Mix in the garlic powder.
Step 7: Take the rolls out of the oven after 10 minutes and brush the garlic butter onto each one. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds.
Step 8: Place them back into the oven and bake for an extra 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked.
Step 9: Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Finish with a garnish of chopped parsley and serve warm.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
For extra flavor, brush the rolls with garlic butter before the first bake and again after baking.
Make these ahead and reheat for a quick breakfast or snack.
Try different cheeses, ham varieties, or herbs to find your favorite combination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Honey ham, smoked ham, or even turkey slices work well.
Yes, assemble them and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
Absolutely! Freeze before baking, then thaw and bake when ready.
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Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 crescent roll dough 8 oz can (8 pieces)
- 8 slices deli Black Forest ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate the crescent dough into 8 individual triangles after unrolling.
- Lay one slice of ham on each triangle of dough, then add a folded slice of Swiss cheese on top.
- Roll each one tightly, starting from the wide end and moving to the tip, to completely seal the filling inside.
- Arrange the rolls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, melt the butter in a bowl suitable for the microwave. Mix in the garlic powder.
- Take the rolls out of the oven after 10 minutes and brush the garlic butter onto each one. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds.
- Place them back into the oven and bake for an extra 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Finish with a garnish of chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
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