Ham and Cheese Loaf

  Lunch

This golden loaf starts with convenient refrigerated dough—and stuffs it with deli ham and three types of cheese. I created the recipe by experimenting with ingredients my family loves. It makes a delicious hot sandwich in hardly any time.

Ham and Cheese Loaf

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
  • 10 slices deli ham
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll dough onto a greased baking sheet; top with the ham, onions and cheeses. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal and tuck ends under. Brush with butter.
  • 2. Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes; cut into 1-in. slices.
    Freeze option:
    Cool unsliced loaf on a wire rack. Spray a large piece of foil with cooking spray. Wrap loaf in prepared foil and freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw at room temperature for 2 hours. Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes; cut into 1-in. slices.

Nutrition Facts

2 slices: 406 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1151mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.

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