#1,729: Ham and Cheese Pretzel Bites

So I wasn't sure my family would love this recipe as many of them don't like ham and cheese sandwiches.  But they do like pizza and since this recipe used pizza dough I figured I had half a chance they would at least try it.  My husband did not enjoy his first bite, but then half the plate was gone.  I guess he liked them after all.  And my super picky 3 year old was the last to leave the table and was fighting his sister for the last ones. I guess I'll be making these again this week since they enjoyed them so much and it was such an easy recipe!

1 can Pillsbury refrigerated thin crust pizza dough (I used regular crust and just cut it in half to make 2 long rectangles)

1 package (8 ounce) sliced cheddar cheese (I used shredded Italian blend cheese)

1 package (7 ounce) sliced deli ham

1 egg, beaten

Coarse sea salt

1 tablespoon butter, melted

Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Unroll pizza dough onto a lightly greased baking sheet.

Top dough evenly with sliced cheese and ham slices. Carefully and tightly roll up dough from the long end into a log; pinch seam to seal.

Slice log into 16 equal pieces. Set each piece cut side-down on baking sheet.

Brush dough with beaten egg, then sprinkle sides and tops with coarse salt. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Brush dough with melted butter. Sprinkle with more salt, if desired.