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.
Roll out both cans of crescent roll dough and press the perforations together.
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.
Add the sliced ham on top of the mixture, then top with the shredded cheese.
Starting with the short side of the dough, roll up each sheet of crescent roll dough tightly over the ham and cheese.
Use a serrated knife to slice each roll into 8, approximately 1 inch rolls (for 16 total).
Arrange the rolls on a greased, or parchment-lined, 12 inch x 18 inch baking sheet.
Whisk the egg in a small bowl, then brush it evenly on top of the rolls.
Place the rolls in the oven and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and dust with powdered sugar.
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.