Warm Holiday Ham Crescents

Easy warm ham sandwiches that use convenience foods to make a tasty dish. Makes great party food, or for a complete meal, serve with tomato soup and a leafy salad.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 pound brown-sugar fully-cooked ham, shaved*
1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
4 slices cheddar, mozzarella cheese or Swiss cheese, cut diagonally
3 tablespoons mayonnaise, or salad dressing
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard

Cooking Directions:

1. Separate package of crescent rolls into triangles; place on waxed paper.
2. Place cheese triangle over each dough triangle.
3. Divide ham among the 8 dough/cheese triangles.
4. Beginning at widest end, roll up to form a crescent.
5. Place on baking sheet that has been coated with cooking spray.
6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 13 to 15 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and mustard; serve with Ham Crescents.

Makes 8 servings.

*Use leftover spiral-sliced ham from your holiday meals, if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories: 229 calories; Protein: 11 grams; Fat: 14 grams; Sodium: 674 milligrams; Cholesterol: 17 milligrams; Saturated Fat: 4 grams; Carbohydrates: 14 grams; Fiber: 0 grams.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Pork: Be Inspired.