Pepper and Ham Roll-ups

Ingredients

  • 6 T. butter, melted, divided
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves
  • 1 T. Dijon mustard
  • 6 (4x6) slices boiled ham
  • 6 (4x6) slices mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 6 T. grated Romano cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 2 T. butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Mix apricot preserves and mustard in a small bowl.
Layer each ham slice with mozzarella slice. Sprinkle with sauteed vegetables; roll up to enclose filling. Secure with toothpicks. Grease a large baking sheet.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine bread crumbs and Romano cheese in a bowl; mix well. Dip rolls in remaining melted butter and coat with bread crumb mixture.
Arrange rolls seam side down on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle apricot mixture over rolls. Bake until heated through, about 30 minutes.