Best 10 Baked Ham And Cheese Appetizer Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our curated collection of baked ham and cheese appetizer recipes. These delectable bites are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering or an elegant party. Our recipes offer a diverse range of flavors and textures, ensuring there's something to satisfy every palate. From classic ham and cheese croissants to innovative wonton cups filled with melty goodness, our appetizers are sure to impress your guests. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, detailed ingredient lists, and helpful tips to guide you through the cooking process. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds and create unforgettable moments with our exquisite baked ham and cheese appetizers.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

HAM AND CHEESE PINWHEELS



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Ham and Cheese Pinwheels with Puff Pastry. Just FOUR ingredients! Everyone loves this easy, delicious appetizer. Freezer friendly.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Appetizer

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 sheets frozen puff pastry (thawed overnight in the refrigerator)
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard (divided)
12 slices thinly-sliced, good-quality deli ham (about 10 ounces)
2 cups freshly grated gruyere (Swiss, fontina, sharp cheddar, or similar melty cheese (about 5 ounces))
Chopped fresh parsley (thyme, or chives (optional, for serving))

Steps:

  • Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on your counter (I pressed two long sheets together at the edges to create a single larger sheet). Unfold the first sheet of puff pastry in the center of the plastic, then roll it into a 10x12-inch rectangle. Spread with 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides. Lay 6 ham slices on top, overlapping as needed. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
  • Starting at the long (12-inch) edge, roll the puff pastry into a log. Trim the ends so that they are even, then tightly wrap the log with the plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry and remaining mustard, ham, and cheese. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Once the log has chilled, using a sharp, serrated knife, carefully cut each log into 1/2-inch-wide slices. (If each log is 12 inches, you will get 24 rolls from each one). Arrange the rolls 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until the puff pastry is light golden brown and the cheese is hot and bubbly, about 18 minutes. Immediately sprinkle with chopped thyme, parsley, or chives as desired. Let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 pinwheel, Calories 60 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 65 mg

EASY HAM AND CHEESE APPETIZER SANDWICHES



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This is a delicious, easy appetizer, and always a hit! Ham and Swiss cheese are baked inside rolls with a flavorful spread to form delicious little sandwiches.

Provided by DOREENB

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 onion, grated
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
2 (12 ounce) packages white party rolls
½ pound chopped cooked ham
5 ounces shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together butter, poppy seeds, onion, Worcestershire sauce and prepared Dijon-style mustard.
  • Slice rolls in half horizontally and set aside tops. Spread bottoms with the butter mixture. Top with ham and Swiss cheese. Replace tops.
  • Arrange rolls in a single layer in a medium baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, until rolls are lightly browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 747.6 mg, Sugar 1 g

BAKED HAM AND CHEESE ROLLUPS



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These Baked Ham and Cheese Rollups make for the best appetizer or dinner recipe! They are a crowd pleaser every time I make them. Made with crescent dough, smoked ham, swiss cheese, and a sweet mustard glaze.

Provided by Sarah Averett

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tube crescent dough sheet
3/4 lb. Boar's Head SmokeMaster™ Black Forest Ham (thinly sliced)
12 slices swiss cheese (thinly sliced)
1/2 cup butter (melted {I use salted})
1 Tbsp. poppyseeds
1 & 1/2 Tbsp. yellow mustard
1 Tbsp. dried minced onion
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Roll out your crescent dough and and press into an approximately 13x18 inch rectangle. Top with ham and cheese.
  • Starting on the long side, roll the dough up tightly. Pinch the ends together and place with the seam facing down. Cut into 12 pieces.
  • Place your rollups in your baking dish, evenly spaced.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter, poppyseeds, mustard, onion, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour the sauce evenly over the rollups.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes until lightly browned.

HAM AND CHEESE IN PUFF PASTRY



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry, defrosted (recommended: Pepperidge Farm)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 pound black forest ham, sliced
1/2 pound Swiss Gruyere cheese, sliced
1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a piece of parchment paper on a sheet pan.
  • Lay 1 sheet of puff pastry on a floured board and carefully roll it out to 10 by 12 inches. Place it on a sheet pan and brush the center with the mustard, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Place a layer first of ham and then cheese, also leaving a 1-inch border. Brush the border with the egg wash.
  • Place the second sheet of puff pastry on the floured board and roll it out to 10 by 12inches. Place the second sheet on top of the filled pastry, lining up the edges. Cut the edges straight with a small, sharp knife and press together lightly. Brush the top with egg wash and cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes and serve hot or warm.

HAM AND CHEESE PUFFS



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These tasty little bites go over well with kids. They're also delicious with soups or as party appetizers. -Mrs. Marvin Buffington, Burlington, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (2-1/2 ounces) thinly sliced deli ham, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 large egg
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Combine the first six ingredients. Divide crescent dough into 24 portions. Press into greased mini muffin cups., Spoon 1 tablespoon ham mixture into each cup. Bake until golden brown, 13-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HAM AND CHEESE SLIDERS



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Ham and cheese party sliders. Serve warm.

Provided by TheRealPaulGately

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 44m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 (12 count) package Hawaiian sweet rolls
1 (6 ounce) package thinly sliced deli ham
¾ pound shredded Swiss cheese
½ cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Slice attached rolls in half widthwise with a serrated knife, keeping rolls connected, into a bottom and top 'slab.' Place bottom slab in the prepared pan.
  • Layer about half the ham evenly over the bottom slab of rolls. Layer Swiss cheese evenly on top, and arrange remaining ham over the cheese. Cover with the top slab.
  • Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until melted, about 1 minute. Add mustard, poppy seeds, Worcestershire sauce, onion, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
  • Pour butter mixture evenly and slowly over the rolls. Spread over the tops using a spatula; some of the mixture will pool at the base of the rolls. Cover with aluminum foil and let stand at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted, about 20 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until browned as desired, 3 to 5 minutes more. Slice into individual sliders.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 94.1 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 537.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

BAKED HAM & CHEESE RING RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: crescent dinner rolls, mozzarella cheese, pepperoncinis, fresh basil, salami, ham, prosciutto, provolone cheese, salt, pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar

Provided by Robert Broadfoot

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 oz crescent dinner rolls, 2 cans
1 cup mozzarella cheese
½ cup pepperoncinis
¼ cup fresh basil
⅓ lb salami
⅓ lb ham
¼ lb prosciutto
8 slices provolone cheese, halved
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
olive oil, optional, for the dip
balsamic vinegar, optional, for the dip

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • Unroll cans of dough, separate into triangles.
  • On a large cookie sheet, place a bowl in the center (about 5 inches [12cm] in diameter). Arrange the triangles in a ring around the bowl, dough should overlap.
  • Layer cheese, pepperoncinis, basil, salami, ham, prosciutto, and provolone on each triangle closest to the ring.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring the top of the triangle over the filling, and tuck the edges under the bottom layer of dough. Repeat around the ring until the entire filling is enclosed.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.
  • Serve with olive oil and balsamic.
  • Cool 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into serving slices.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 6 grams

BAKED HAM SANDWICHES



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Minced onion and prepared mustard put a flavorful spin on these ham and cheese sandwiches. Simply take a few foil-wrapped favorites from the freezer and warm them in the oven for effortless lunches. -Charlotte Rowe, Alto, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup dried minced onion
1/3 to 1/2 cup prepared mustard
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
8 hamburger buns, split
16 slices deli ham
8 slices Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the butter, onion, mustard and poppy seeds; spread about 2 tablespoons on each bun. Layer with ham and cheese; replace tops. Wrap each sandwich in foil. , Bake at 350° for 6-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Freeze option: Freeze unbaked sandwiches up to 2 months. To use, preheat oven to 350°. Bake 30-35 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 951mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

BAKED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES



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I COLLECT cookbooks and enjoy reading them much like a novel. But when I start cooking, I create my own recipes to suit my taste. I used to cater parties and found I often had to be resourceful. This sandwich is one of my creations, so easy to cook for two and even one! -Norma Curtis, Ithaca, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bread
2 slices fully cooked ham
2 slices cheddar cheese
2 eggs
1-1/4 cups milk
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Fresh asparagus tips, cooked
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Place two slices of bread in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish or two individual baking dishes. Top each with a slice of ham and cheese; top with remaining bread. , In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, mustard and parsley. Pour over sandwiches. Let stand for 5 minutes; carefully turn sandwiches over and let stand 5 minutes longer. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes. Top with asparagus and cheese if desired. Bake 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted and a knife inserted into the egg mixture comes out clean. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES



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I have been making these for at least 30 years. When the kids were little and we would camp, I would make these up in advance and then just put them in the oven when we got to our destination.

Provided by Irish Rose

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 dozen sandwich bun
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup mustard
1/4 cup onion, chopped finely
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
3/4 lb ham, sliced thin
3/4 lb swiss cheese, sliced thin

Steps:

  • Melt butter and add mustard (cheap, yellow), onion and poppy seeds. Cook slowly until onion is tender.
  • Spread both sides of your choice of sandwich roll with the above mixture.
  • Add slices of ham and cheese. Pile it on!
  • Wrap sandwiches in foil and bake in 375 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.9, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 22, Cholesterol 122.5, Sodium 1635.9, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 6.6, Protein 37.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right ham. A good-quality ham will make all the difference in this recipe. Look for a ham that is fully cooked and has a good flavor. You can use either a bone-in or boneless ham, but a boneless ham will be easier to work with.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. This recipe calls for a combination of cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. You can use any type of cheese that you like, but these three cheeses will give you a delicious and gooey filling.
  • Don't overcook the ham. The ham is already cooked, so you just need to heat it through. Overcooking the ham will make it dry and tough.
  • Serve the ham and cheese appetizer immediately. This appetizer is best served hot and fresh out of the oven. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can assemble it and then bake it just before serving.

Conclusion:

This baked ham and cheese appetizer is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover ham, and it's also a popular dish to serve at parties and potlucks. With its combination of salty ham, gooey cheese, and crispy bread, this appetizer is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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