These hot ham and cheese roll-ups are the kind of recipe that sounds almost too simple and then surprises everyone at the table. Refrigerated croissant dough spread with a quick mayo and Dijon mixture, layered with cheddar cheese and deli ham, rolled up tight, and baked at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and flaky with melted cheese inside. Ten minutes of prep, ten minutes in the oven, and something that disappears off the tray before it has a chance to cool down.

A green lunchbox with a ham and cheese croissant, stick pretzels, raisins, a cheese stick, an apple, and a note shaped like a pencil that says, Have a great day! ♥️ Mom—perfect for fans of Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups who love classic flavors in their lunchtime treat.

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Recipe Name: Hot Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups
Main Ingredients: refrigerated croissant rolls, Mayo, Dijon mustard, cheddar cheese, deli ham
Why You'll Love It: These hot ham and cheese roll-ups spread croissant dough rectangles with a mayo Dijon mixture then fill them with cheddar and ham and bake until golden for an easy 20-minute lunch, snack, or appetizer.

The mayo and Dijon spread is the detail that makes these taste like something more than just ham and cheese in crescent dough. The creamy, tangy combination seasons the entire interior of the roll and pairs with the cheddar and ham in a way that makes every bite taste complete rather than just warm bread with filling inside.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Twenty minutes start to finish with ingredients most households already have on hand at any given time.

The mayo and Dijon spread adds a creamy, tangy layer that makes these taste specifically like a hot ham and cheese sandwich rather than just a stuffed croissant.

They work as a quick lunch, an after-school snack, a game day appetizer, or a last-minute party contribution that looks more intentional than the effort required.

The croissant dough produces a golden, slightly flaky exterior with a buttery richness that makes these feel indulgent in a way that plain sandwich bread does not.

Ingredients Needed to Make Hot Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups

The Dough

One can of refrigerated croissant rolls contains eight triangles that pair into four rectangles. Pinching each diagonal seam closed before spreading creates a solid, unified base that holds the filling and rolls without splitting.

The Spread

Mayonnaise and Dijon mustard spread evenly across the entire surface of each rectangle add a creamy, tangy, slightly sharp flavor that seasons the entire interior of each roll. Use enough to cover fully without being so thick it squeezes out during rolling.

The Filling

A slice of cheddar cheese laid over the spread adds a bold, slightly tangy, melty cheese layer. A slice of deli ham on top adds the savory, slightly salty protein. Any deli ham works. Thicker slices add more substance. Thinner slices roll more cleanly.

How to Make Hot Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Open the croissant roll can and carefully unroll the dough. Separate into the four pre-scored rectangles. Each rectangle is made of two triangles with a diagonal seam running through the center. Press and pinch that seam firmly all the way across to seal the two triangles into one solid, seamless piece of dough.

2

Spread a thin, even layer of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard over the entire surface of each rectangle, going all the way to the edges. Lay a slice of cheddar cheese over the spread. Top with a slice of deli ham.

3

Starting from the short end of each rectangle, roll the dough up tightly around the filling. Place each roll seam side down on the prepared baking sheet with space between each one. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes until the croissant dough is golden and cooked through. Check at the 8-minute mark since these can go from golden to overdone quickly.

4

Let the roll-ups rest for 2 minutes before serving so the cheese settles slightly and does not pour out of the ends when bitten.

A green lunchbox with a ham and cheese croissant, string cheese, pretzel sticks, grapes, an apple, and a colorful note reading Have a great day! ♥ Mom. The lunch sits on a table with a floral napkin nearby.

Hot Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups

These hot ham and cheese roll-ups spread croissant dough rectangles with a mayo Dijon mixture then fill them with cheddar and ham and bake until golden for an easy 20-minute lunch, snack, or appetizer.

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Ingredients

1 can refrigerated croissant rolls
Mayo enough to spread
Dijon mustard enough to spread
8 slices cheddar cheese
8 slices deli ham

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Open the croissant roll can and separate the dough into the pre-scored rectangles. Pinch the diagonal seam of each rectangle together firmly so the two triangles become one solid piece of dough.
Spread a thin, even layer of mayo and Dijon mustard over the surface of each rectangle, covering it completely.
Lay a slice of cheddar cheese over the spread, then top with a slice of ham.
Starting from the short end, roll each rectangle up tightly and place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is golden and cooked through. Check at 8 minutes to prevent over-browning on the bottom.
Let cool for a couple of minutes before serving.