Keto Ham Turkey Club Stuffed Bread Bites
Savory pull-apart bread bites stuffed with deli turkey, Virginia ham, and melted Colby jack cheese, brushed with Dijon mustard butter and topped with parmesan. These handheld appetizers combine the flavors of a classic club sandwich in bite-sized portions perfect for parties, game day, or family gatherings. The pizza dough wraps create a soft, golden exterior while the cheese melts into the meat filling for a satisfying contrast of textures.
Ingredients
- 1 best pizza dough ball
- 8 ounces oven roasted turkey, cut thin
- 8 ounces Virginia baked ham, sliced thin
- 8 ounces Colby jack cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubescheddar1:1noneadds dairy
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- 2 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 cup parmesan, shredded
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425F
- 2
Lightly spray a 9x13 inch metal pan and line with parchment paper leaving 1 inch overhang
- 3
Spray the parchment paper and set pan aside
- 4
Pinch off a 2x2 inch round piece of dough and flatten on lightly floured board to 4 inch round circle
- 5
Take a cube of cheese and wrap an ounce of ham around it followed by an ounce of turkey
- 6
Place filling in center of dough and gently pull up edges to form a purse
- 7
Gently pinch ends together and tuck into itself until tightly sealed
- 8
Place seam side down in pan
- 9
Repeat until all dough is used placing dough balls side by side
- 10
Mix together mustard and melted butter in a bowl
- 11
Brush tops with mustard mixture using pastry brush
- 12
Sprinkle with parsley
- 13
Bake for 20 minutes or until tops are golden brown
- 14
Remove from oven and evenly divide shredded parmesan cheese on top
- 15
Bake for additional 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted
- 16
Remove from oven and serve
Tips
Don't overcrowd the dough balls in the pan as they will expand during baking and need room to rise properly.
Seal the dough purses tightly by pinching and tucking the edges to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
Brush the mustard butter mixture evenly for consistent flavor and golden browning on all the bread bites.
Good to Know
refrigerate covered up to 3 days, reheat in 350F oven
assemble unbaked bites, cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking
serve warm immediately after baking for best texture
Common Mistakes
seal dough tightly to avoid filling leakage
don't skip parchment spray to prevent sticking
avoid overcrowding pan to allow proper expansion
Substitutions
Gluten-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I freeze these bread bites?
Yes, freeze baked and cooled bites up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in 350F oven for 8-10 minutes until warmed through.
What if I don't have pizza dough?
Use refrigerated biscuit dough flattened to 4-inch circles, or make simple bread dough with flour, yeast, and water.
Can I make these with different meats?
Absolutely. Try roast beef and swiss, or chicken and bacon. Keep the total meat weight around 16 ounces for proper filling ratio.