11 Thanksgiving Appetizers So Good, No One Will Ask “Is Dinner Ready Yet?”

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Mini Ham and Cheese Rolls

One mini ham and cheese roll served on a white plate, showing melted cheese oozing from a soft crescent roll with visible layers. In the background is a pan with another cheese roll.

These Mini Ham and Cheese Rolls are warm, melty, and baked in buttery layers. They’re the kind of appetizer that everyone reaches for without even thinking, and then goes back for seconds.

Mini Ham and Cheese Rolls

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

4

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Ingredients

  • 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)

  • 8 slices deli ham, folded or cut to fit

  • 4 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese, cut in half

  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles.
  • Place 1 slice of ham and a half slice of cheese on each triangle. Fold or trim as needed to fit.
  • Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle up into a crescent shape and place on the baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, mix melted butter, Dijon mustard, and parsley. Brush the tops of the rolls with the mixture.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
  • Serve warm. Optional: offer extra Dijon or honey mustard for dipping.
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11 Thanksgiving Appetizers So Good, No One Will Ask “Is Dinner Ready Yet?”

Mini Ham and Cheese Rolls

One mini ham and cheese roll served on a white plate, showing melted cheese oozing from a soft crescent roll with visible layers. In the background is a pan with another cheese roll.

These Mini Ham and Cheese Rolls are warm, melty, and baked in buttery layers. They’re the kind of appetizer that everyone reaches for without even thinking, and then goes back for seconds.

Mini Ham and Cheese Rolls

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

4

servings
Cook Mode

Keep the screen of your device on

Ingredients

  • 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)

  • 8 slices deli ham, folded or cut to fit

  • 4 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese, cut in half

  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles.
  • Place 1 slice of ham and a half slice of cheese on each triangle. Fold or trim as needed to fit.
  • Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle up into a crescent shape and place on the baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, mix melted butter, Dijon mustard, and parsley. Brush the tops of the rolls with the mixture.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
  • Serve warm. Optional: offer extra Dijon or honey mustard for dipping.
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