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Ham and Cheese Crescent Ring

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Dinner doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive. This Ham and Cheese Crescent Ring uses just 3 ingredients and is on the table in less than 20 minutes. Great for dinner or sliced up for the big game, it is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

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Looking to add a dash of simplicity and a burst of flavor to your dinner routine? Say hello to the Ham and Cheese Crescent Ring – a delightful 3-ingredient wonder that is on the table in just 20 minutes.

This fuss-free recipe is a game-changer for those busy evenings when you crave something delicious without the kitchen chaos. And it is budget-friendly, too!

For more easy Sheet Pan dinner recipes, make sure to check out our Sheet Pan Sausage, Cabbage and Pierogies!

Aside from being kid-friendly, you can switch out the ingredients for a boatload of combinations.  Switch out the ham and cheese for chicken, bacon and colby jack cheese.  You can even spread on some ranch dressing before adding the filling.  I’ve got a Taco Ring version, too!

Ingredients

ingredients for ham and cheese ring: crescent roll dough, ham slices, American cheese, and optional butter

Crescent Roll Dough: You can find this in the refrigerated section next to canned biscuit dough, and you’ll need one package per crescent ring. One ring will serve 4 people.

Deli Ham: This recipe uses 16 slices of deli ham, but you can use more or less depending on your preference. Go ahead and buy packaged deli ham or ask for fairly thinly sliced ham at the deli counter of your grocery store. 16 slices works out to about 1/2 pound.

American Cheese: Good ‘ol sliced American cheese. Yes, you can use any cheese that you like or have on hand. My daughter is really picky, though, and will only eat American cheese.

Brush on some melted butter and sprinkle with pretzel or course salt, if you like, for a finishing touch. This is totally optional, though.

Equipment

How to Assemble Ham and Cheese Ring

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Unroll and separate the crescent roll dough into triangles.
  3. Arrange wide sides in a circle with thin ends pointing out on a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  4. Layer a piece of sliced cheese on each section
  5. Layer two slices of deli ham on each section
  6. Layer remaining cheese on each section
  7. Fold crescent roll dough over to wrap around the filling.
  8. Optional: Brush top with melted butter and sprinkle with pretzel salt
  9. Bake 11-14 minutes until golden brown and enjoy!

variations

The simplicity of this recipe really means you can get creative mixing and matching ingredients.

  • Try Roast Beef and Cheddar Cheese
  • Leave out the cheese or use vegan alternative if you are dairy-free
  • I’ve even used cheese sticks in a pinch

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Ham and Cheese Crescent Ring Recipe

Yield: 4 servings

Ham and Cheese Crescent Ring

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This no fuss meal will be on the table in less than 20 minutes, and as little as 3 ingredients! This Ham and Cheese Crescent ring can be a dinner served with salad and some fruit for a complete meal, or as an appetizer for a crowd.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 can crescent roll dough
  • 8 slices American Cheese, each slice folded in half and separated
  • 16 slices deli ham
  • 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter, optional
  • 1 teaspoon pretzel salt, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Unroll and separate the crescent roll dough into triangles.
  3. Arrange wide sides in a circle with thin ends pointing out on a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  4. Layer a piece of sliced cheese on each section
  5. Layer two slices of deli ham on each section
  6. Layer remaining cheese on each section
  7. Fold crescent roll dough over to wrap around the filling.
  8. Optional: Brush top with melted butter and sprinkle with pretzel salt
  9. Bake 11-14 minutes until golden brown and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to play with the ingredients. As long as your ingredients are already cooked, your baking time will remain the same.

This ham and cheese crescent ring can be served as a meal with a side salad or as a snack or appetizer at your next gathering.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 276Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1693mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 20g

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By on November 16th, 2023

About Sarah Pyle

Hi, I'm Sarah. The voice behind Feast for a Fraction. I've been a penny-pincher all my life, but still have a taste for nice things. I'm here to show you that you can eat (and live) well on a budget. From recipes and DIY tips to ways to make extra money, we'll be in control of our budgets together!

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15 thoughts on “Ham and Cheese Crescent Ring”

  1. This was quick and easy to make, even with 4 children age range 4-10! Easy steps for all hands to help.
    Thanks for the yummy dinner idea šŸ˜›

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  2. I have made this with hamburger meat,taco seasoning, chesse and salsa and the family loved it! It’s been a couple of years ago and had just not thought about making it again until I say this, thank you for sharing and I highly recommend trying it with the Taco filling.

    Reply
  3. Made tonight with swiss and ham, and made a spicy mustard dip. served with small tossed salad. Easy and delicious
    Next one will be the pizza one.
    Or maybe the chicken alfredo one,, all sound great and I need as easy and tasty as possible. No kids at home anymore but 2 disabled folks and I do need quick and easy. Thank you Yvonne

    Reply

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