This Cordon Bleu Crescent Ring is a warm, cheesy crowd-pleaser made with flaky crescent dough, savory ham, and melty Swiss cheese. Baked until golden and perfectly crisp, it’s an easy, comforting recipe that looks impressive but takes minimal effort—perfect for family dinners, parties, or a cozy weekend treat
Ingredients
- 2 cans 8 oz each refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 cups cooked chickenshredded or diced
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 3 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsleyoptional
Optional Topping
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds or poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Filling
- In a mixing bowl combine:
- shredded chicken
- diced ham
- shredded Swiss cheese
- cream cheese
- Dijon mustard
- garlic powder
- black pepper
- Mix until everything is evenly combined.
- Arrange the Crescent Dough
- Separate crescent dough into triangles.
- Arrange them in a circle on the baking sheet, with the wide ends overlapping in the center and the points facing outward, forming a sun-like shape.
- Add the Filling
- Spoon the chicken mixture in a ring over the wide ends of the dough.
- Form the Ring
- Fold the pointed ends of the dough over the filling and tuck them underneath the center of the ring.
- The filling should be mostly covered while still showing slightly between the dough sections.
- Add Topping
- Brush the dough with beaten egg.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds if desired.
- Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve
- Let the ring cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.