Miss Carroll’s Cheesy Ham Crescent Sandwiches

Mrs. Ann Wood introduced me to this cheesy ham combination when I was a student teacher under her direction in Family and Consumer Sciences at Judsonia High School. My experience with Mrs. Wood had such an impact on my future that I’m writing this cookbook and including this family-favorite recipe. Over the years, I’ve tweaked the recipe and sometimes added blackberry jam to the inside gooiness to give it a sweet-savory flavor.

This morning my book club discussed “Eddie Winston is Looking for Love” by Marianne Cronin. I baked my Cheesy Ham Crescent Sandwiches as a nod to Mr. Ham and Cheese, one of the book characters. It was a fun addition to our discussion.

You may substitute your favorite cheese to accompany the ham or substitute your favorite meat. I stay true to this recipe since it is a favorite of my daughters and now my grandchildren.

Working hard for something we do not care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion. ”But as for you be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” 2 Chronicles 15:7. 

Prep Time:  10 mins – Cook Time:  30 mins – Total Time:  40 mins – Servings: 8-12

Cheesy Ham Crescent Sandwiches Ingredients

• 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• Salt
• Pepper
• 2 cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
• 6 ounces ham, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Sesame seeds

Cheesy Ham Crescent Sandwiches Directions

• Preheat oven to 375℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Blend cream cheese, mayo, and mustard. Stir in the cheese, onion, pickle relish, salt, and pepper.
• Roll out one (of the two) crescent dough sheets and place on the prepared baking sheet. With your fingers, press together the perforations. 
• Spread the ham over the entire crescent dough leaving the edges clear. 
• Spread the cheese mixture over the ham.
• Roll out the remaining sheet of crescent dough over the ham and cheese mixture. Using your fingers, gently press the perforations together. Seal the outside edges with a fork to seal.
• Brush the entire top of the crescent dough with melted butter, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cover loosely with a sheet of foil
• Bake for 20 minutes; remove the foil and cook for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.

ENJOY! Make memories with the ones you love! 💗