Ham And Cheese Pinwheels

Sandra Lee is not my favorite Food Network personality. I don't trust skinny chefs that make tablescapes and lots of cocktails.

That said, she made a recipe the other week that I had to try and with a little tweaking on my part it turned out nommy. Not as pretty as hers but nommy nonetheless.

Ham and Cheese Spirals

Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee

Prep Time:
10 min
Inactive Prep Time:
30 min
Cook Time:
35 min

Level:
Easy

Serves:
12 spirals

Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon crushed garlic (I omitted this)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Flour, for work surface
1 pound refrigerated pizza dough, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar
1/2 pound deli sliced ham
1 large egg
2 tablespoons water

Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch square. Brush the entire surface with
the seasoned olive oil. Top with 1 cup of shredded cheese and an even layer of ham.

Starting from the bottom edge, tightly roll up the dough to form a log. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the roll on the bias into 1-inch thick pieces. Arrange the rolls on their side on a nonstick or lightly oiled baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to proof.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg with 2 tablespoons of water. Brush the tops and sides of the rolls
with the egg wash. Bake until golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes.

Remove from the oven, transfer to a serving platter and serve.
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Next time I want to make this I'm going to try using mozzarella and pepperoni or salami and have some marinara sauce to dip.