Ham and Cheese Crescent Spirals
Meet your new favorite party appetizer or quick snack: Ham and Cheese Crescent Spirals! These golden, flaky bites combine rich, buttery crescent roll dough with savory layers of thinly sliced deli ham and melty cheddar cheese. Rolled into a pinwheel shape, each spiral is brushed with a glossy egg wash for a perfectly crisp exterior. Easy to make in just 25 minutes, they’re the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game days, brunch spreads, or family gatherings. Garnish with fresh parsley for an optional pop of color and flavor, and serve them warm for maximum cheesiness. Simple, satisfying, and irresistibly delicious, these crescent spirals are sure to disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 slices thinly sliced deli ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean, flat surface. Press the perforated seams together to create a single, smooth rectangular sheet of dough.
Layer the sliced ham evenly over the surface of the dough, ensuring full coverage.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the ham.
Starting at one of the long edges, tightly roll up the dough into a log shape. Pinch the seam to seal it closed.
Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the log into 8 equal pieces, each about 1 inch thick.
Arrange the spirals cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1-2 inches apart.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops and sides of the spirals lightly with the egg wash.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. If desired, garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your Ham and Cheese Crescent Spirals!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1719 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.4 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.4 g | 232% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 501 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 5556 mg | 242% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.5 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 111.1 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 853 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1041 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
