Name: Ham and Cheese Crescent Ring
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
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

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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!

ham and cheese ring on parchment with title text

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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!

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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

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

crescent roll dough triangles shaped in a ring with pointy end outward on parchment lined baking pan — Arrange crescent roll dough into a ring

American cheese slices layered on crescents shaped in a ring on a baking pan — Arrange crescent roll dough into a ring

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Unroll and separate the crescent roll dough into triangles.
Arrange wide sides in a circle with thin ends pointing out on a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
Layer a piece of sliced cheese on each section
Layer two slices of deli ham on each section
Layer remaining cheese on each section
Fold crescent roll dough over to wrap around the filling.
Optional: Brush top with melted butter and sprinkle with pretzel salt
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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