Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls (Page 1 ) | February 22, 2025

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These Brown Butter Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls combine buttery, flaky crescents with melty cheese and savory ham, all topped with a brown butter honey mustard glaze that makes them absolutely irresistible! Perfect for everything from game day to quick weeknight dinners.

A SIMPLE BUT FLAVOR-PACKED APPETIZER

The secret to making these rolls extra special is browning the butter before mixing it with honey and Dijon. The nutty, caramelized flavor takes an already delicious roll to the next level. Plus, they’re ready in under 30 minutes!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I brown butter without burning it?

Use a light-colored pan so you can see the color changing. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty – about 5-7 minutes. Watch carefully as it can go from perfect to burnt quickly!

Can I make these ahead?

While they’re best fresh from the oven, you can assemble them up to 4 hours ahead. Keep refrigerated and brush with the glaze just before baking.

What cheese works best?

Sharp cheddar gives amazing flavor, but any good melting cheese works great – Gruyere adds sophistication, while Havarti keeps things creamy and mild.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED

2 tubes (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent rolls
12 slices quality deli ham
12 slices sharp cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons local honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Fresh cracked black pepper

HOW TO MAKE BUTTER HAM AND CHEESE CRESCENT ROLLS

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Brown the butter in a light-colored pan until golden and nutty. Remove from heat and whisk in honey, Dijon, thyme, and garlic powder.
Unroll crescents and separate into triangles. Layer each with ham and cheese.
Roll up starting from the wide end. Place on prepared sheet.
Brush generously with the brown butter glaze.
Bake 12-15 minutes until deeply golden brown.

RECIPE TIPS AND TRICKS

The brown butter glaze may seem like a lot, but use it all – it creates an amazing caramelized exterior
Let them cool 5 minutes before serving – the cheese inside is molten!
Don’t skip the fresh thyme – it adds a subtle herbaceous note that makes these special

HAM AND CHEESE CRESCENT ROLLS

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 12 rolls Course: Appetizer, Snack, Quick Dinner Cuisine: American

INGREDIENTS

2 tubes (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent rolls
12 slices quality deli ham
12 slices sharp cheddar cheese (or your preferred melting cheese)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons local honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a light-colored skillet over medium heat, cook butter until golden brown and nutty, about 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat immediately.
Whisk honey, Dijon mustard, thyme leaves, and garlic powder into the browned butter until well combined.
Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
Place a slice of ham on the wide end of each triangle, folding if needed to fit.
Add a slice of cheese on top of the ham, breaking into pieces if needed to cover evenly.
Starting from the wide end, roll each triangle up tightly toward the point.
Place rolls on prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
Brush each roll generously with the brown butter glaze, making sure to use all of it.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until deeply golden brown.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.