Time flies...

I can't believe Thanksgiving is almost here!  But then, it seems I say that about everything.  At the start of every month I somehow manage to once again be amazed by how "fast" time flies.  You'd think I'd get used to time flying after 25 years! 
Some nights it seems like time flies, too.  The time between getting off of work and needing to eat seems to be getting shorter and shorter.  That's why I love this recipe.  It literally took me about seven minutes to prepare!  (And no, I didn't actually time myself!)

The recipe says to pat out the crusty French loaf.  I just find the seam and start to unroll it.  It's not perfectly rectangular, but it's quicker and less frustrating!

After it's rolled up, brush with butter & sprinkle on Parmesan cheese.  I always use the "fake" Parmesan because I have it in the house, but I think the recipe intends for grated/shredded Parmesan to be used.

Yum!  It tastes great served with spaghetti or pizza sauce.  If your husband is like mine, you won't have many leftovers!

Mozzarella Ham Stromboli
1 (11 oz.) tube refrigerated crusty French loaf
2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/4 lb. thinly-sliced deli ham
1 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
     On a lightly-floured surface, pat dough into a 14x12-inch rectangle (or open/roll out at seam).  Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese over dough to within 1/2-inch of edges.  Top with ham.  Roll up tightly from long side; pinch seam to seal.  Place, seam-side down, on an ungreased baking sheet.  Brush top of loaf with butter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.  Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool for 5 minutes.  Cut with serrated knife.