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Monte Cristo Rolls

A ham and cheese filling, surrounded by a buttery crescent roll crust, you can’t go wrong with this recipe for Monte Cristo Rolls. They're easy to make with 6 ingredients, in just 35 minutes! This fun spin on the classic Monte Cristo sandwich is great for serving as a party appetizer, or part of a festive brunch spread with raspberry jam.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 16 rolls
Calories: 197 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Appetizer , Snacks , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces crescent roll dough 2 cans – 8 rolls each
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • ½ pound thinly sliced deli ham
  • 8 ounces Swiss cheese shredded
  • 1 egg whisked
Serving options
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ cup raspberry preserves or strawberry jam

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Combine mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl.
  3. Roll out both cans of crescent roll dough and press the perforations together.
  4. Spread the mayo-mustard mixture on the crescent roll dough, making sure to cover them completely, with about a 1 inch border around the outside of each sheet of dough.
  5. Add the sliced ham on top of the mixture, then top with the shredded cheese.
  6. Starting with the short side of the dough, roll up each sheet of crescent roll dough tightly over the ham and cheese.
  7. Use a serrated knife to slice each roll into 8, approximately 1 inch rolls (for 16 total).
  8. Arrange the rolls on a greased, or parchment-lined, 12 inch x 18 inch baking sheet.
  9. Whisk the egg in a small bowl, then brush it evenly on top of the rolls.
  10. Place the rolls in the oven and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown.
  11. Remove from the oven and dust with powdered sugar.
  12. Optional: serve with raspberry preserves or strawberry jam on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • I recommend using canned crescent roll sheets whenever possible. If using the rolls, really make sure to squeeze the perforations together before spreading on the mayo and mustard mixture. Otherwise this mixture will seep out of the perforations as you roll the dough up and over the ingredients.
  • Roll the dough up as tightly as possible over the ingredients. This will help keep the rolls intact as you slice them, then transfer them to the baking sheet.
  • If you don’t have a 12 inch x 18 inch baking sheet, you can use two smaller baking sheets, or two smaller casserole dishes to bake the rolls. Just make sure the rolls always have about 1/2-1 inch space around them.
  • This recipe makes 16 monte cristo rolls. You can easily cut it in half and only make 8 rolls, if you’re making the recipe for a small family snack or dinner appetizer. Simply use one can of crescent roll dough, then cut the other ingredients in half to make the filling.
  • You can prepare and bake the rolls ahead of time, then heat them up before serving at a party. I recommend using an air fryer or oven to reheat them for the best texture.
  • To reheat the rolls in an air fryer, add the rolls to an air fryer basket and cook them at 400°F for 5 minutes.
  • To reheat the rolls in the oven, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and into a 400°F oven for 6-8 minutes.
  • Store any leftover monte cristo rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Since these rolls contain dairy, do not store them on the counter at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Calories 197kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 448mg (19%) Potassium 57mg (2%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 135mg (3%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 130mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197

% Daily Value*

Calories 197kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 448mg 19%
Potassium 57mg 1%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 135mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 130mg 13%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.