Holly Ham and Cheese Sandwich Wreath |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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A nice brunch sandwich for your holiday guests and family to hold them over until your holiday dinner is ready. Ingredients:
2 (10 ounce) packages prepared pizza crust |
1 lb thinly sliced deli ham |
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese |
spicy mustard |
2 eggs, separated |
red food coloring |
green food coloring |
Directions:
1. Unroll dough and place side by side on a baking sheet with small sides touching.
2. Pinch to seal.
3. Cut a 2 inch strip from one short side and set aside.
4. Brush the remaining dough with mustard to 1/2 inch of the edges.
5. Top with ham and cheese.
6. Roll up jelly roll style, starting with a long side.
7. Pinch seam to seal.
8. Place seam side down on ungreased cookie sheet or pizza pan forming into a circle.
9. Pinch ends to seal.
10. Beat 1 egg yolk and brush over dough.
11. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
12. Meanwhile, for glaze, beat remaining egg yolk and divide into 2 small dishes or custard cups.
13. Tint one green and one red with food coloring.
14. On a floured surface, roll out remaining dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
15. Use a small cookie cutter or cut out 9 holly leaves about 2 inches long using a small paring knife.
16. Apply green glaze to the leaves.
17. Shape remaining dough into 9 small balls for holly berries.
18. Brush with red glaze.
19. Arrange leaves and berries in groups of three on the hot dough.
20. Bake 5 minutes longer or until wreath is golden brown.
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