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.

September 29, 2025

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: Snack

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Cuisine: American

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings

4

Prep time

30 minutes

Cooking time

40 minutes

Calories

300 kcal

1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry

4 slices ham

4 slices cheddar cheese

1 tbsp mustard

1 unit egg

½ tbsp water

Directions

1.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2.

Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a floured surface until it is slightly larger in size.

3.

Spread mustard evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a margin along the edges unsmeared.

4.

Arrange the ham slices followed by cheese slices on the mustard-covered pastry.

5.

Carefully roll up the puff pastry into a log, sealing the edges by brushing with a beaten egg.

6.

Slice the log into equal pieces and place them on the baking sheet.

7.

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown.

8.

Let the ham and cheese sticks cool for a few minutes before serving them warm.

Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

300kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

8g

Protein:

6g

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

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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.

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