Ham Cheese Bundles Recipes

HAM & CHEESE CRESCENT BUNDLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crescent dough and separate into 4 rectangles; press perforations to seal., Spread each rectangle with 2 tablespoons dip to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with ham and cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal. Cut each roll crosswise into thirds; place in greased muffin cups, cut sides down., Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Run a knife around edges to remove from pan.

HAM BUNDLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, shortening, eggs, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Add ham and mix well; set aside., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 16-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Cut each rectangle into eight squares. Place a tablespoonful of ham mixture in the center of each square. Add bacon, olives and/or cheese if desired. Fold up corners to center of dough; seal edges. , Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown and filling is heated through. Refrigerate leftovers.

HAM-AND-CHEESE ASPARAGUS BUNDLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Trim asparagus into 5-inch spears. Add to pan of boiling water; cook 2 to 3 min. or just until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, discard trimmed asparagus pieces or reserve for another use. (See tip.)
• Drain cooked asparagus spears. Immediately add to bowl of ice water; let stand until completely cooled.
• Meanwhile, cover baking sheet with parchment; spray with cooking spray. Unfold pastry sheet onto lightly floured cutting board; roll into 9-inch square. Spread with mustard; cut into 9 (3-inch) squares.
• Drain asparagus; pat dry. Wrap 2 ham slices around 3 asparagus spears. Repeat with remaining ham slices and asparagus spears to make 8 additional bundles.
• Place 1 cheese slice diagonally on top of each pastry square; top with wrapped asparagus bundle.
• Whisk egg and water until blended; brush onto uncovered pastry points. Bring opposite points of pastry squares over tops of asparagus bundles; press pastry together to seal. Place on prepared baking sheet. Brush pastry with remaining egg wash; sprinkle with pepper.
• Bake 20 to 22 min. or until golden brown.

HAM & CHEESE BUNDLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350~.
• Combine first 4 ingredients.
• Unroll dough and separate into 4 rectangles.
• Spoon ham mixture evenly in center of each rectangle.
• Bring corners to the center over filling, twist to close, pinching dough together to seal.
• Place on lightly greased baking sheet and bake for 15 - 18 minutes or until golden brown.