It's football time! Tonight is the Super Bowl and of course, we're hosting a party (like we didn't just host a third birthday extravaganza...)! Which means, of course, if you've been to any of our Super Bowl parties; Stromboli! I'm also envisioning hot wings, meatballs and taco dip. Maybe I'll post photos of the spread tomorrow!

This recipe is taken from a "women's magazine" from at least a decade ago, and I've been making it for almost every Super Bowl since (three years ago, I'd just had a baby, so I pretty much slept through the Super Bowl - so no Stromboli!). it's SUPER easy and VERY tasty - especially when served with spicy mustard! Yum!

Stromboli For A Crowd

two 1-lb loaves frozen white bread dough, thawed as package directs

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (I used a four-cheese Italian blend)

8 ounces thinly sliced ham

8 ounces salami or pepperoni (I used both)

Glaze:

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 tsp. water

Heat oven to 375.  Line a large (17 x 11-inch) rimmed baking sheet with foil.  Lightly coat foil with nonstick spray.  On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin, roll dough to a 14 x 10-inch rectangle.  With long side facing you, and leaving a 1/2-inch border uncovered on all sides, sprinkle dough with 1/4 cup cheese.  Top with half the ham, slices overlapping; add another 1/4 cup cheese, then half the salami or pepperoni.  Press gently to pack layers, then top with 1/4 cup cheese.  Tightly roll up from long side.  Pinch together long seams and ends to seal.  Place, seam side down, on lined baking sheet.  Brush with glaze; cut 3 slits in top of each loaf (I forgot to cut the slits, and they were okay).  Bake 30 minutes or until tops are golden brown.  Let cool on pan on wire rack before slicing.  Serve warm or at room temperature.

I made a double batch and realized I need more counter space and a double oven!

The loaves can be baked up to 2 weeks ahead.  Wrap cooled loaves in foil; refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 weeks.  If frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.  To serve, heat foil-wrapped loaves in a 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes and cool before slicing.