Description
This Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches recipe features layers of honey ham and pepper jack cheese sandwiched between golden-baked crescent roll dough, finished with a flavorful garlic parsley butter glaze. Perfectly crispy on the outside and melty on the inside, these sandwiches make an easy and delicious meal or party appetizer for six.
Ingredients
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Sandwich Base
- 2 cans Pillsbury crescent dough
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Filling
- 12 slices deli honey ham
- 8 slices pepper jack cheese
Topping
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the sandwich layers.
- Prepare Bottom Dough Layer: Open one can of crescent dough and press it into a 7×11-inch glass baking dish coated with non-stick cooking spray, ensuring the seams are pressed together to form a unified dough base.
- Bake Dough Base: Bake the dough base for 10 minutes at 375°F until it turns golden brown, creating a sturdy bottom crust.
- Spread Mustard: Evenly spread 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard over the baked crescent roll layer for tangy flavor.
- Add Ham: Fold each slice of honey ham in half and arrange them evenly over the mustard layer.
- Add Cheese: Layer 8 slices of pepper jack cheese evenly over the ham to add a spicy, melty texture.
- Cover With Top Dough Layer: Open the second can of crescent dough and place it over the cheese layer, pinching the seams closed to seal the sandwich completely.
- Prepare Butter Glaze: In a small bowl, mix melted butter with dried parsley and garlic powder, then brush this mixture over the top dough layer to enhance flavor and browning.
- Final Bake: Bake the assembled sandwiches at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes to set before cutting into pieces and serving warm.
Notes
- Ensure seams of the crescent dough are well sealed to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
- Use a glass baking dish for even baking, but a similar-sized oven-safe dish will also work.
- Feel free to substitute pepper jack cheese with your favorite cheese like cheddar or Swiss.
- Leftover sandwiches can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- For spicier sandwiches, add a pinch of red chili flakes to the butter glaze.
