This easy Ham and Cheese Croissant Braid is incredibly delicious and looks beautiful!
Diced ham and shredded cheese are braided into a crescent roll for the perfect cheesy combination for any occasion!
You’ll Love How Easy This Ham and Cheese Braid Is to Make
- This ham and cheese braid is hearty, delicious and so satisfying.
- Easy-to-find ingredients and variations allow for on-hand substitutions and switch at a moment’s notice.
- Make these quick and easy breakfast braids in less than 20 minutes and serve them all week long.
- This is the best recipe for a quick appetizer or as an easy brunch take-along!
Ingredients and Variations
Crescent Dough: Pillsbury makes refrigerated crescent dough rolls that bake up fluffy and perfect every time!
Ham: Any leftover ham or deli-sliced ham will work. Use pepperoni slices for a pizza version, or try diced chicken and bacon bits.
Cheese: Cheddar cheese and Swiss cheese match perfectly with ham, but any cheese will do! Mozzarella pairs great with pepperoni and a Mexican blend of cheese works well with this seasoned ground beef.
How To Make Ham and Cheese Braid
- Roll out the crescent dough into a rectangle.
- Top with remaining ingredients (full recipe below).
- Cut strips in the dough and braid, then bake.
For breakfast or brunch, add scrambled eggs to the filling or serve with fresh fruit kabobs. Or dip ham and cheese croissant braid pieces into hearty butternut squash soup for lunch.
Leftovers Done Right!
Keep leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This recipe can be frozen as well! Simply slice into serving sizes, wrap with plastic, and place in a zip top bag. Freeze for about 3 months. Thaw slices in the refrigerator, then reheat in the oven, under the broiler for a few minutes, or even use an air fryer.
My Favorite Easy Breakfast Ideas
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Ham and Cheese Braid
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 can crescent dough
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ½ cup diced ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the over to 375°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Roll out the crescent dough form into a rectangle. Spread mustard down the center of the dough and top with the ham and cheese.
- Cut 1-inch strips along both sides of the dough. Cross each strip of dough over each other, alternating from each side.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 17-18 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Crescent roll dough will be easier to roll out after it has sat at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Cut ingredients into small pieces so they stay inside the braid.
- For a more shiny finish, brush egg white over dough before baking.
- Refrigerate braid in a covered container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze sliced braid for up to 3 months wrapped in plastic and stored in a zip top bag.
- Thaw slices in the refrigerator before reheating. Reheat in the oven, under the broiler, or with an air fryer.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Easy and delicious Great for a brunch of with tomato soup!! I make this dish often! Thank you for sharing.
I would assume one full biscuit per person, so serves. 8. Im planning to make as a side dish for Red Hat soup potluck. Just plate pickles and olives and fruit along side.
I make this yummy dish at least once a week!
I made these for our movie night snack. All my boys were in love with this treat. A keeper for sure, thanks for the recipe!
Yum! How many does this serve? Thanks!
I have NEVER gotten so excited about a sandwich! This was FABULOUS….and very easy. I used Tavern Ham (from Publix) and white American from the deli. We could only eat half for dinner (just 2 of us) and the leftovers were yummy heated in the microwave. Followed the recipe exactly.
Thanks for sharing!!!
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thanks you for all the lovely dishes.. I have tried about all