Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Ring
Ingredients:
2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1 cup diced ham
1ยฝ cups shredded Swiss cheese (or mozzarella)
4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
ยฝ teaspoon black pepper
Optional topping:
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds or parsley
Instructions:
Preheat oven
Set to 190ยฐC (375ยฐF) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the filling
In a bowl, mix together chicken, ham, shredded cheese, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
Arrange the dough
Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
Arrange them in a circle on the baking sheet with the wide ends overlapping in the center and the points facing outwardโforming a ring.
Add the filling
Spoon the chicken mixture evenly over the wide ends of the dough.
Form the ring
Fold each triangle point over the filling and tuck it under the inner edge to secure.
Brush & garnish
Brush the dough with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds or parsley if desired.
Bake
Bake for 20โ25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Cool & serve
Let cool for 5โ10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Tips:
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Add a light drizzle of honey mustard sauce before serving.
Swap Swiss cheese for cheddar if you prefer a sharper flavor.