These Baked Ham and Cheese Crescent Roll Sandwiches are easy and also happen to be delicious. With just a handful of simple ingredients like brie cheese, deli ham, and crescent roll dough, you can whip these up in no time. They’re perfect for a quick lunch, a party appetizer, or even a light weeknight dinner.
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Welcome to fall! A seemingly never-ending line-up of sports practices, parent-teacher conferences, end-of-year work deadlines, and a triple whammy of holidays. This is a crazy time of year for most, and I'm always looking for easy hacks to make dinner easier. Enter these ridiculously easy and delicious ham & cheese crescent roll sandwiches.
I love this recipe because it’s so versatile and quick to make. Cheese crescent roll-ups are perfect for busy weeknights when you don’t have much time to cook and are a total crowd-pleaser. It's easy to prepare the sandwiches in the morning, store them in the fridge, then pop them in the oven for about 10 minutes before you're ready to serve them.
I made these "fancy-ish" by using brie cheese, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkling of chopped rosemary. The melted cheese, savory ham, and drizzle of honey strike the perfect balance between sweet and savory.
But if you're looking to mix things up, there's plenty of room for customization with different meats or cheeses and toppings. Roast beef and Swiss more your speed? Perfect! Want to add a bit of honey mustard to a ham and cheddar roll? Go for it. It's super easy to adapt these to what you have or the style you're going for.
Bonus: These rolls also make excellent party appetizers that you can serve warm right out of the oven.
Key Ingredients
These ham and cheese rolls require only a handful of ingredients:
- Crescent roll dough. This recipe uses 8 oz of crescent roll dough, which can easily be found in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores. (Or, if you have a great recipe for homemade crescent roll dough, feel free to go wild with that.)
- Deli ham. I used about ¼ pound of sliced deli ham, but you can adjust the amount based on your preference. Black forest ham or even leftover ham works great!
- Brie cheese. The rich, creamy flavor of brie complements the ham perfectly. Feel free to swap it for other cheeses like Swiss cheese, cheddar, or American cheese.
- Honey. A drizzle of honey adds a touch of sweetness.
- Fresh rosemary. I love adding a fresh herb to these sandwiches to make them a bit more interesting. The chopped rosemary adds both a great flavor, and aroma to make these cheese croissants worthy of a party app.
How To Make Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls
These little ham and cheese sandwiches are easy to make. Here's how to do it:
- Prepare the dough. Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. If you're using store-bought dough, this should be easy as they are pre-cut.
- Add the ham and cheese filling. On each piece of dough, add a couple of slices of ham (using thinly sliced ham works best!) and a slice of brie cheese to the top of the ham.
- Garnish. Drizzle each with honey and sprinkle with chopped rosemary.
- Roll em up. Roll the dough tightly starting from the wide end to form the classic crescent shape. Place them seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown.
- Serve! Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Variations and Substitutions
There are a lot of ways you can change this classic ham and cheese crescent rolls recipe. Here are a few ideas:
- Make your own dough. I know I know....this is supposed to be an easy recipe. And making your own dough adds an extra step and some time. I'm all for simplicity, especially on busy weeknights, but if you want to really wow with this recipe (and you have an extra couple of hours), try your hand at making some homemade crescent roll dough.
- Change up the cheese. I used brie cheese for a rich and creamy taste but you can switch it up with Swiss cheese, pepper jack, or provolone - or whatever you like! - for a different take. You could even get crazy and do a combination!
- Change the meat. Don’t limit yourself to just ham—roast beef, turkey, or deli meat like salami, are all great choices. And don't forget about leftovers! Leftover turkey or ham from your holiday meal can see a second life with these meat and cheese crescent roll-ups.
- Get creative with your toppings. I didn't mess much with a glaze or topping for these rolls since I was already incorporating rosemary inside of them, but you could try sprinkling sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or even Italian seasoning on top of the crescent rolls before baking for added texture and flavor. Garlic butter brushed over the top of the rolls would also be a nice compliment to some meat and cheese combos
- Swap out the honey. Condiments can really change the direction of these crescent roll sandwiches. Add a layer of Dijon mustard for a savory take, or make it sweet with some honey mustard or even raspberry jam inside the rolls.
- Make a different shape. Using the precut triangles is great for sandwiches or a meal, but if you're serving as an app, you can easily change the shape and size of these to make them finger-food appropriate. Turn them into ham and cheese pinwheels by rolling the dough into a log and slicing it. Create little ham and cheese pastry pockets by layering the ingredients between two sheets of dough. Or simply cut the triangles in half, allowing you to create a more bite-sized snack. These little sandwiches make great appetizers.
- Add a dip. I love these on their own but you can also add a unique dipping sauce for even more flavor. Of course, you'll want to pick something that goes well with your chosen meat and cheese combo. Think marinara sauce (great with ham and mozzarella), hot sauce or BBQ sauce (perfect with sliced chicken and cheddar), ranch (a great option for turkey), or even a mustard sauce (good with ham and cheddar).
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can prepare the ham and cheese rollups ahead and store them in the fridge wrapped in plastic wrap or an airtight container. When you’re ready, simply pop them into the oven or air fryer. (I love this for an easy meal when we're short on time. Add it to a bowl of soup or a side salad and you're good to go.)
Yes! You can substitute crescent roll dough with puff pastry for a flakier texture. Just roll the puff pastry out, cut it into strips or triangles, and follow the same filling and rolling instructions.
Yep! You can make these in an air fryer for an even quicker snack or easy weeknight dinner. Simply cook the rolls at 350°F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. You can reheat them in the oven, air fryer, or microwave until warmed through.
Yes, you can freeze them before or after baking. If freezing before baking, roll them up and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet in the freezer until firm. Transfer them to a freezer bag, and bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time. (This is a great thing to have in your back pocket for when you want to throw an impromptu party or get-together.)
I hope you try these baked ham and cheese crescent roll sandwiches. They're a quick, delicious recipe/meal/snack/app - great for any occasion!
If you do try this recipe, please leave a comment below to tell me what you think. And don't forget to tag me @frontrangefed on Instagram - I'd love to see what combinations you come up with!
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Recipe
Baked Ham and Cheese Crescent Roll Sandwiches (Easy!)
Ingredients
- 8 oz crescent rolls (store-bought, refrigerated)
- 8 slices deli ham *see note
- 8 oz brie cheese thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent rolls. To the top of each dough piece, add a small slice of ham and a slice of brie cheese.
- Drizzle the top of the ham and cheese with honey and sprinkle with the chopped rosemary.
- Roll the dough tightly, starting at the wide end, to form a croissant shape and place the game and cheese roll-ups on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then serve as an easy lunch, quick snack, app or dinner.
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