Cheesy Ham and Cheese Sticks (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

01 - Crescent roll dough or puff pastry

02 - Deli-sliced ham or smoked ham, sliced into strips

03 - Cheese sticks (cheddar, mozzarella, or preferred variety), cut to dough length

04 - 30 ml melted butter

05 - 15 ml Worcestershire sauce

06 - 15 ml Dijon mustard

07 - 5 ml onion powder

08 - 5 ml poppy seeds

09 - Coarse salt for topping

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - Roll out the dough on a clean surface if necessary. Slice the ham into strips and cut the cheese sticks to match the dough length.

03 - Place a strip of ham on each dough portion and top with a cheese stick. Roll tightly, sealing edges to prevent leakage during baking.

04 - Combine melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, onion powder, and poppy seeds in a small bowl.

05 - Brush the glaze over each rolled stick and sprinkle with coarse salt.

06 - Bake the sticks for 12–15 minutes until the dough is golden brown and cheese is melted.

07 - Allow the sticks to cool slightly before serving with desired dipping sauces.

01 - For a softer texture, use crescent roll dough; for a flakier, crispier finish, choose puff pastry.

02 - Ensure dough edges are sealed tightly to prevent cheese leakage.

03 - Sticks can be frozen after cooling; reheat in oven at 175°C for 10–15 minutes before serving.