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Crescent Roll Ham and Cheese Bombs: Easy Garlic Butter Snack Recipe

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These Crescent Roll Ham and Cheese Bombs are a quick, crowd-pleasing snack featuring melty cheese and savory ham wrapped in flaky crescent dough, finished with a double layer of garlicky, herby butter. Perfect for parties, brunch, or after-school treats, they come together in under 30 minutes and are endlessly customizable.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 6 oz ham, diced or thinly sliced
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese, cut into 8 cubes (or Swiss, mozzarella, or Colby Jack)
  • 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (or dried oregano, basil, or thyme)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (for garlic butter)
  • Optional: Everything bagel seasoning (for topping)
  • Optional: Gluten-free crescent dough (for gluten-free version)
  • Optional: Turkey or chicken (instead of ham)
  • Optional: Different cheeses (smoked gouda, pepper jack, brie, etc.)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in minced garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard if using. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  3. Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles. Place on parchment or a lightly floured board.
  4. On the wide end of each triangle, add about 2 tbsp diced ham and one cheese cube.
  5. Roll up each triangle from the wide end, tucking in the filling and pinching seams and ends closed.
  6. Arrange bombs seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  7. Brush each bomb with half the garlic butter mixture. Reserve the rest for after baking.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway, until golden brown and puffed.
  9. Remove from oven and immediately brush with remaining garlic butter. Let cool for 3–4 minutes before serving.

Notes

Don’t overstuff the bombs to prevent cheese leakage. Keep dough cold for easier handling. Harder cheeses like cheddar or Swiss work best for less oozing. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even browning. Brushing with garlic butter before and after baking gives extra flavor and shine. Serve with dipping sauces like honey mustard, ranch, or sriracha mayo. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: crescent roll, ham and cheese, snack, appetizer, garlic butter, easy recipe, party food, brunch, kid-friendly, quick bake

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