Description
Golden, crispy Ham and Cheese Sticks are the ultimate snack or party bite. Stuffed with melty mozzarella and savory ham, wrapped in soft bread, and pan-fried or air-fried to perfection.
Ingredients
- Deli Ham Slices: 8 slices
- Mozzarella Cheese Sticks: 4 sticks (cut in half)
- White Bread Slices: 8 slices (crusts removed, flattened)
- Egg: 1 (beaten)
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic Powder: ½ teaspoon (optional)
- Fresh Herbs: 1 teaspoon parsley or chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a skillet over medium heat or preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Combine Ingredients: Flatten bread, layer with ham and half a cheese stick.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Beat egg and use to brush bread edges.
- Assemble the Dish: Roll tightly and seal edges with egg wash.
- Cook to Perfection: Pan-fry in butter until golden on all sides or air fry 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Finishing Touches: Rest 2 minutes, slice and sprinkle with herbs.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Don’t overfill to avoid cheese leakage.
- Chill assembled rolls before cooking for better shape.
- Try with tortillas or crescent dough for variation.
- Reheat in air fryer to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg