Ham and Cheese Sticks

Ham and Cheese Sticks

Healthy Fact of the Day

Ham provides protein and B-vitamins, while cheese adds calcium. Using puff pastry creates satisfying portion control since each stick delivers big flavor in a manageable size.

These Ham and Cheese Sticks bring bakery-quality comfort to your Monday Munchies lineup with minimal effort. The buttery puff pastry creates the perfect vessel for savory ham, melted cheddar, and tangy mustard—all rolled into golden, flaky perfection. They’re ideal for lunch boxes, picnic baskets, or whenever you need a satisfying snack that feels like a special treat.

If you love handheld pastry favorites, try our Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants for a similar comfort combo in breakfast form, or our Beef and Cheese Empanadas for that same savory-pastry satisfaction with different flavors. For another crowd-pleasing appetizer, the Crab Crescents offer elegant puff pastry bites with seafood flair.

Ham and Cheese Sticks

Ham and Cheese Sticks

Recipe by Daily Disher

Ham and Cheese Sticks feature layers of savory ham and sharp cheddar wrapped in golden puff pastry with a hint of tangy mustard for the perfect handheld treat.

Course: SnackCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
5.0 from 1 vote
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 sheet puff pastry

    • 4 slices ham

    • 4 slices cheddar cheese

    • 1 tbsp mustard

    • 1 unit egg

    • 1/2 tbsp water

    Directions

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a floured surface until it is slightly larger in size.
    • Spread mustard evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a margin along the edges unsmeared.
    • Arrange the ham slices followed by cheese slices on the mustard-covered pastry.
    • Carefully roll up the puff pastry into a log, sealing the edges by brushing with a beaten egg.
    • Slice the log into equal pieces and place them on the baking sheet.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Let the ham and cheese sticks cool for a few minutes before serving them warm.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

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