Hot Ham and Cheese Crescents (Print Format)
Golden crescent dough wraps ham and cheese for a warm, satisfying bite everyone will enjoy.
# Ingredients:
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2 cans crescent roll dough
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12 slices deli ham (approximately 3/4 pound)
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16 slices pepper jack cheese
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2-3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 garlic clove, finely minced
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2 teaspoons fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll out one tube of crescent roll dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 7-8 minutes.
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Remove the baked dough from the oven and evenly spread Dijon mustard over the surface.
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Place a layer of cheese slices on top of the mustard. Fold each slice of ham and lay it on top of the cheese. Add the remaining cheese slices on top of the ham.
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Roll out the second tube of crescent roll dough and place it on top of the cheese layer.
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In a small bowl, melt the butter and mix in the minced garlic and parsley.
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Brush the butter mixture evenly over the top layer of dough.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crescent roll dough is golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.
# Tips:
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You can pinch the seams of traditional crescent roll dough together or use a full crescent roll sheet.
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Tent the crescent rolls with aluminum foil if they brown too quickly.
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Swiss, cheddar, provolone, American, or mozzarella cheese are suitable alternatives.
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Shredded cheese can be used in place of sliced cheese if needed.
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Any type of mustard, such as yellow mustard, spicy brown mustard, stone-ground mustard, or honey mustard, can substitute for Dijon mustard.