The Keto Ham & Cheese Crescents are a savory, filling, & rich snack/appetizer. Keto-friendly dough and fillings of ham & cheese make them the ideal appetizer for a snack, breakfast, or lunch. They will be best served warm when the cheese is still melty, but they will also be too nice when served at room temperature. It is a nutritious, family-friendly & tasty choice of snack. Keto Ham & Cheese Crescents taste the same as fresh after reheating, so they are best to store & enjoy all week.
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STATS:
- Calories: 210 kcal/crescent
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Serving size: One crescent
- Cook time: Eighteen mins
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 28 minutes
- Course: Appetizer, Snack, Breakfast, Lunch
- Diet: Keto, Low-carb
- Total serving: Six crescents
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowls
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Rolling pin
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cream cheese, two ounces
- A cup of flour of almond
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 6 slices deli ham
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- Optional: sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BAKING POWDER:
- The addition of baking powder helps to raise the dough, making it airy & fluffy.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- Here, we are using the cheddar cheese to have a rich & creamy savoury experience. You may replace any cheese type as per your preference.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE (SHREDDED):
- Pick the mozzarella cheese in the form of a block and shred it at the time of use. It is better to opt for cheese that is part-skim & low in moisture for best results.
EGG (LARGE):
- Always use the egg at room temperature while baking. Egg provides strong binding.
CREAM CHEESE:
- To loosen your cream cheese, let it come to surrounding temperature. Soft cream cheese will mix feasibly with other items.
DELI HAM:
- You may go for deli turkey or roast beef, but here we are using the deli ham slices. They will be simpler to work with if they are in the form of slices.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- We have to use keto flour here to make the dough. That is why we have opted for almond flour (blanched finely).
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Turn the oven on to heat it empty at 375 degrees F.
- Pick a sheet of baking & cover its base with parchment.
- Grab a bowl (microwave-safe) & Include mozarella & cream cheese in it.
- Warm these cheeses in the microwave for around a couple of mins.
- Mix them well once they are microwaved.
- Now, include baking powder, almond flour & egg in the mixture of melted cheese.
- Knead it well to give it the structure of dough.
- Now, place the dough between two layers of parchment.
- Roll it to have a perfect round.
- Cut six triangles once you have rolled the dough.
- It’s time to arrange the cheese and ham slices on each of these triangles.
- Start rolling the triangles from their wide end towards the thinner end sequentially.
- Your crescents are ready to bake, so transfer them to the prepared baking sheet (parchment lined)
- Arrange them with a certain distance to puff them up.
- Dust your choice of toppings.
- Now, shift the baking sheet into the oven for fifteen/eighteen mins
- After baking the crescent, we will remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- Let these Keto Ham & Cheese Crescents achieve the normal temperature, then serve!
TIPS:
- If you are facing difficulty in handling the dough due to its stickiness, then apply a layer of oil to your hands.
- Another solution to avoid sticky dough is to work with speed. Dough becomes as tacky as it cools down.
- To have the extra flavor, you can personalize it with your choice of spices/herbs.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- These crescents will pair well with a salad in a lunch.
- You may serve them in a breakfast with scrambled eggs.
- Serve these delicious crescents with your preferred dip(keto).
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Lock the baked and cooled crescents in a container (sealed). That is how you can use them for up to four days.
FREEZER:
- Wrap each crescent tightly & store them in the freezer for two months. Melt them a night before in the fridge.
REHEAT:
- Use the air fryer/oven to reheat them before serving these crescents.
FAQs:
Is it mandatory to use only ham?
- Not at all! You may use any of your preferred deli meat here.
Is it possible to go non-dairy while making these crescents?
- You can try the non-dairy cheeses, but there will be a visible difference in the texture.
Can I use any other keto flour if flour of almonds is not available?
- Yes, coconut flour may be a possible substitute for almond flour, but you have to watch out for the difference in moisture between both flours.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving):
Calories: 210 kcal
Total Carbs: 4g
Net Carbs: 2g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 14g
Fat: 16g
Sodium: 430mg
Potassium: 120mg
Calcium: 180mg
Iron: 1mg
Vitamin A: 180 IU
Serving size: 1 crescent
