MEAT 'N' CHEESE STROMBOLI

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This tasty Italian-style sandwich can be served warm or at room temperature, and it heats up nicely in the microwave. Friends request it when I'm asked to bring something for a party or gathering. -Sue Shea, Defiance, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 loaves (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 medium green pepper, sliced into rings
1 tablespoon butter
2 loaves (16 ounces each) frozen bread dough, thawed
1/2 pound thinly sliced hard salami
1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
8 ounces sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 pound sliced mild cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender; set aside. , On two greased baking sheets, roll each loaf of dough into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Arrange the salami, ham and cheeses lengthwise over half of each rectangle to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with onion mixture; sprinkle with the Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal. , Brush with egg and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 827mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges