Shortcuts: Cuban Sandwich Pockets

First of all, you are aware of my preference for good ol' "from scratch" foods. However, now and then, I use a shortcut. There is nothing healthy about a crescent roll out of a can. I can't think of a single redeeming feature, nutritionally or ecologically speaking. But, they taste really yummy and, sometimes, in a moment of weakness, they jump into my cart. And, let's face it, they are much simpler to use than trying to make your own, although I do hope to give it a try sometime soon (just the term "butter packet" makes it sound intriguing).

Anyway, this is a recipe I dreamed up because I wanted a cuban sandwich. It's only a cuban sandwich in the loosest sense (it has ham and pickles), but it satisfied my craving and was quick to make.

Crescent Cuban Pockets

Ingredients

• canned crescent rolls
• ham
• pickles (I used Tony Packo's sweet hots, because I love them)
• cheese (Swiss is traditional but I used cheddar since I had it on hand)

 Traditional cubans also use roast pork, but I didn't have any. If you do, put it in too; it will really add to the flavor.

Directions

• Unroll the crescents and separate into 4 small rectangles. Pinch the seams closed.
• On each rectangle, place your desired ratio of meat, cheese and pickles.
• Fold the rectangle over and pinch closed.
• Bake on an ungreased baking sheet according to the directions on your brand of crescent rolls.