Ham Rerun

 HAM RERUN

Seeking inspiration for your leftover ham?

Try Ham and Swiss Cheese Stromboli with Roasted Red Peppers and Spinach 

The best thing about a stromboli is the endless possibilities. A traditional Stromboli is usually made up of a mixture of Italian cheeses, cold cuts, Italian meats, and vegetables. This can also be served as an appetizer. It can be healthy and packed with veggies for a vegetarian meal. Some filling possibilities include:15 filling ideas https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/stromboli-recipes/

Calzones are very similar to strombolis, but they are two different dishes. A Stromboli is made with pizza dough and then topped with toppings, rolled into a log, and baked. A calzone uses pizza dough that is filled and folded in half and baked.
Cook's Notes: A great, easy party dish or family meal. Add roasted red peppers to enhance the flavor of the stromboli.
Ingredients:

• 1 Tube Thin Refrigerated Pizza Crust (I used a Pillsbury brand)
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 5 slices of ham
• 5 slices of Swiss cheese
• 6 green onions, minced
• Handful of spinach leaves, stems removed
• 1/2 of jarred roasted red peppers that have been drained and patted dry. 
• Optional: 6 pieces of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Sesame seeds
• 1 large egg, beaten
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese or garlic bread seasoning mixture.

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Spread Dijon mustard evenly on top to one inch along all the sides.
• Add sliced ham and cheese as shown in the photo. Tear one piece of ham and one piece of cheese to fill out the sides.
  
  
  
• Drain and mince 1/2 of a 12-oz. jar of roasted red peppers, about one cup. Pat the peppers really dry on paper towels before adding to the Stromboli crust.
• Place peppers down the middle of the pizza crust. Top with green onions, spinach leaves, and bacon if using.
  

  

  
  
  
  
• Roll the pizza dough up (long side) to the center and repeat on the other long side to the center.
• Flip the roll over so the seam is down on the baking sheet.
  
• Whisk one egg with 1/2 teaspoon of water. Brush top and sides with egg wash. Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese, garlic bread seasoning and sesame seeds, ot bagel seasoning.
  
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden and the bottom is browned.
• Cool for 5-8 minutes before cutting. Use a serrated knife. Makes 10 servings.