Ham and Cheese Sticks (Print-Friendly Version)
Baked sticks with ham, cheddar, and buttery glaze in crescent dough—ideal as snacks or party bites.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Pastry
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2 tubes (approx. 450 g total) crescent dough sheets
→ Filling
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450 g deli-sliced ham
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8 sticks (approx. 25 g each) cheddar cheese
→ Glaze
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60 ml melted unsalted butter
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5 ml Worcestershire sauce
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7 g Dijon mustard
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4 g dried minced onion or onion powder
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4 g poppy seeds
# How to Make It:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
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Roll out each crescent dough sheet and cut into 4 equal rectangles for a total of 8 pieces.
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Layer slices of ham evenly on each piece of dough. Place a cheddar cheese stick on top of the ham. Fold in the ends and roll each piece tightly to seal.
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Set the assembled sticks seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
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In a bowl, combine melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, dried minced onion, and poppy seeds. Brush this mixture generously over the surface of each stick.
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Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
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Serve immediately while hot for best flavor and texture.
# Extra Information:
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For best results, allow the crescent dough to come to room temperature before handling to prevent tearing.
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Use parchment paper for an easy clean-up and to avoid sticking.