FONTINA HAM STROMBOLI

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"Pesto seasons these savory meat- and cheese-stuffed slices that my family and friends love. The loaves freeze well-baked or unbaked." -Nancy Piano, Nevada City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed
1/2 cup prepared pesto, divided
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 pound sliced deli ham
1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto or additional deli ham
1/2 pound sliced fontina cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Cool completely., On two greased baking sheets, roll each loaf of dough into a 16-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Spread each with 2 tablespoons pesto; sprinkle with onion mixture and basil. Arrange the ham, prosciutto and fontina cheese over each rectangle to within 1/2 in. of edges., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under., Brush with remaining pesto and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 915mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.