Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls (Super Simple Recipe!)

Ham and cheese crescent rolls are wonderfully easy to make. You simply pop open a can of crescent dough and add ham and cheese. That’s it! You can make them all year for lunch or brunch—and they’re even great for Easter gatherings. 

Why You’ll Love Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls

• Three words: simple, easy, and tasty! 
• They’re great for lunch, a simple supper, or as part of a holiday meal or buffet. 
• Kids love to help make them. 

How to Make Them

This is one of the easiest recipes you’ll ever make. Simply open a can of crescent roll dough. Divide the rolls into individual pieces. Place a piece of ham down the center of the dough. If the ham hangs over the dough, fold it up. Sprinkle on a little shredded cheese. Roll into a crescent and bake. That’s it! 

What to Serve with Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls

• Macaroni salad. 
• Soup, especially bean soup
• Green salad

Variations 

This recipe uses ham and cheese but there are countless ways to make these easy crescent rolls. Use any combination of meat and cheese you enjoy. Turkey with provolone is one of my absolute favorites. 

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Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls

Ham and cheese crescent rolls are wonderfully easy to make. You simply pop open a can of crescent dough and add ham and cheese. That’s it! You can make them all year for lunch or brunch---and they’re even great for Easter gatherings.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 16 minutes

Servings 8 rolls

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls
• 8 slices cooked ham, thin slice recommended
• about ½ cup shredded cheese

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Separate dough into 8 triangles. Place 1 piece of ham on each triangle. Fold the ham so it doesn’t hang over the dough too much. Sprinkle cheese on top of the ham, about two teaspoons.
3. Roll up each crescent, starting at the widest end and ending at the tip. Press the tip lightly into the dough. Place the crescents onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle a little extra shredded cheese over each crescent.
4. Bake until golden brown, about 16 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.