Ham And Cheese Crescent Roll-Ups: Make-Ahead Party Appetizer

These ham and cheese crescent roll-ups are a meal option. A package containing eight crescent roll-ups can be useful for adding to children's lunches and other party foods. These crescent roll-ups can be baked when desired as a meal or snack food with deli ham and Swiss cheese additions and a butter topping to melt the cheese.

I add one slice of ham and half a cheese slice to each triangle-shaped pocket. Filling more than that will cause it to overflow the pastry and become soggy in some spots. Roll each triangle from the wide end to the tip and place on a baking sheet. Folding the tip of the triangle helps keep its shape as the cheese melts.

The topping has melted butter. I combine Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, and onion powder with melted butter in a bowl and use this mixture to brush the dough before baking. I pull the pan from the oven when the topping is deeply golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Serve hot with tomato soup or other basic vegetable soups. A simple green salad with vinaigrette dressing also complements them. Honey mustard and ranch or other hot sauces can be served with them, but I like them best plain with hot toppings.