These homemade ham and cheese hot pockets are a DIY version of the frozen sandwich with crescent rolls and a simple filling, good for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.
Ingredients
- 1 can crescent rolls , 8 ounce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 thins slices Black Forest ham , cut in half
- 4 slices sharp Cheddar cheese , cut in half
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Unroll dough onto the parchment paper. Press perforated seams together or use a rolling pin to roll dough into a single large rectangle.
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Cut dough in half crosswise to form 2 squares, then cut each square in half again so you have 4 large rectangles. Spread a bit of mustard on 1 half of each rectangle.
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Lay 1 ham slice over mustard, then top with 2 cheese slices. Repeat for all rectangles.
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Lift the bare end of dough up and bring it over the end with toppings. Press down on all sides, then use a fork to press down and seal the "pocket" all the way around.
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Whisk egg and water together with a fork in a small bowl or cup, then brush egg wash on each hot pocket. Sprinkle each pocket with sesame seeds.
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Bake in the preheated oven until dough is puffed and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Serve with mustard.
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