ham and cheddar in a loaf

By momofsixplus1

Ingredients

• 1 lb frozen pizza dough or bred dough, thawed
• 1 pkg(9oz) shaved smoked ham
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup miracle whip dressing
• 1 tbsp parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

preheat oven to 350. place dough on lightly floured surface, flatten slightly with hands, then roll into 12 x 8 inch rectangle with rolling pin.(if dough is difficult to roll, cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before rolling out)

top dough evenly with ham, overlapping slices slightly and leaving a 1/2 inch border around all sides.

mix cheddar cheese and dressing, spread evenly over ham.

moisten edges of dough with water. starting at one of the long sides of dough, fold one third of the dough over the filling, then repeat with the other long side of sough. firmly pinch ends of dough together to seal. place seam side down, on lightly greased baking sheet.

cut 3 diagonal slits in top of dough using kitchen scissors. brush evenly with egg;sprinkle with permesan cheese. bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. cool 10 minutes before cutting into 6 slices to serve.