Easy Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches Recipe
These Easy Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches combine flaky crescent dough with savory deli ham and melted Pepper Jack cheese, layered with a tangy Dijon mustard spread and finished with a garlic-parsley butter glaze. Baked until golden brown and gooey, they make a perfect warm, comforting meal for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 2 cans Pillsbury crescent dough
- 12 pieces deli ham (your favorite)
- 8 slices Pepper Jack cheese
Spreads and Toppings
- 1–2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3–4 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp minced or dried garlic
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the sandwich layers.
- Prepare Dough Base: Remove the crescent dough from the can and roll it out, pressing seams together to form one large sheet of dough for the bottom layer.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line or grease a 7 x 11 inch baking dish with parchment paper or nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Bake Dough Sheet: Place the rolled dough in the baking dish and bake according to the time specified on the dough package to cook the base layer, then remove it from the oven.
- Apply Mustard: Evenly spread the Dijon mustard over the hot baked crescent dough for a flavorful base layer.
- Layer Cheese: Lay 4 slices of Pepper Jack cheese (or enough to cover the dough surface) over the mustard-coated dough.
- Add Ham: Fold each slice of deli ham in half and arrange over the cheese layer.
- Top with Cheese: Place the remaining slices of Pepper Jack cheese over the ham layer to complete the filling.
- Prepare Top Dough Layer: Remove the second batch of crescent dough from the can, pinch the seams together to form one piece, and gently place it over the cheese topping.
- Make Garlic-Butter Glaze: In a small bowl, melt the butter and stir in the dried parsley and minced garlic, then brush this mixture generously over the top dough layer.
- Bake Sandwich: Return the assembled sandwich to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the top dough is golden brown, and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the sandwich rest for 5 minutes to cool slightly and allow the filling to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the dough seams are well pressed to avoid leakage during baking.
- You can swap Pepper Jack cheese for cheddar or mozzarella if preferred.
- Adding a touch of honey to the Dijon mustard can give a sweeter flavor contrast.
- Resting after baking prevents burns from the hot cheese filling.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings using a bigger baking dish.
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