Recipe: Ham and Cheddar in a Loaf (using frozen pizza or bread dough)

HAM AND CHEDDAR IN A LOAF

1 pound frozen pizza or bread dough, thawed
1 package (9 ounces) shaved ham
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup salad dressing, such as Miracle Whip
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease baking sheet.

Flatten dough slightly with hands on a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12-by-18-inch rectangle. If dough is difficult to roll, cover with plastic and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.

Top dough evenly with ham, overlapping slightly and leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides.

Mix cheddar and Miracle Whip. Spread evenly over ham.

Moisten edges of dough with water. Starting at one long side of dough, fold 1/3 over the filling, then repeat with the other long side. Firmly pinch ends of dough together to seal.

Place loaf, seam side down, on prepared sheet. Cut 3 diagonal slices in top of dough. Brush dough with egg. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.

Linda Woehrle, Galena

Makes 6 servings
Source: Kraft Food and Family magazine, Fall 2004