Super Bowl Stromboli

Name: Super Bowl Stromboli
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon butter; 6 thin slices deli ham; 6 thin slices cheddar or Swiss cheese; 6 thin slices summer sausage or salami; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup julienned green pepper; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min. + cooling YIELD: 8-10 servings.

Guests will scramble for this warm loaf stuffed with ham, cheese and more. "It tends to disappear quickly-you might consider making two," suggests Mary Anita Ruppert of Petersborough, Ontario.

Ingredients

2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
6 thin slices deli ham
6 thin slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
6 thin slices summer sausage or salami
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup julienned green pepper
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1/2 to 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, optional

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and garlic salt. In a saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 14x10-in. rectangle. place on a greased baking sheet.
4. Place ham down center of rectangle; top with cheese and sausage. Spread mustard over meat; sprinkle with green pepper.
5. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips about 2-1/2 in. into center. Starting at one end, folding alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
6. Brush with egg white. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 296 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 1076mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.