Crescent rolls wrapped around ham and cheese make a quick, warm dinner that asks for little more than what you already have. The dough bakes to golden and flaky in twenty minutes, transforming a shelf staple into something that feels made for company.

Serves 2. 30 minutes, 10 at the stove.

About 300 calories a serving, 18 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate, 21 g fat. From USDA figures for 100% of the ingredients; amounts are the recipe's.

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1. Heat the oven to 375°F [190°C]. Open the crescent roll can and separate the dough into triangles along the perforations.
2. Lay each triangle flat on a work surface. Tear 1 slice of ham into two pieces and lay them on the wide end of a triangle, then tear 1/2 ounce of cheese and scatter it over the ham. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Roll up from the wide end toward the point and set seam-side down on a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining triangles, ham, and cheese.
3. Brush the tops of the rolls lightly with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes; they are done when the pastry is deep gold and the cheese below has started to show at the edges.20 min
4. Let cool for 2 minutes before serving.2 min

Note Swap ham for cooked sausage or roasted turkey if you have it. Leftover rolls keep in an airtight container for two days and reheat gently in a 300°F oven. Serve with a green salad or a cup of broth to lighten the meal.