Ham & Broccoli Stuffed Spiral Rolls

Oh the possibilities. Oh the divinity. We absolutely loved these. They are wonderful! And so fun for kids to eat. My mind has been turning trying to think of other flavor combinations. And I absolutely love the wheat rolls. Perfect. Thank you to this talented woman for the idea! You should check out her blog for more detailed pictures. Enjoy!

{HAM & BROCCOLI STUFFED SPIRAL ROLLS}

First you start with the rolls:

1 1/2 cups warm water 

1 T. active dry yeast
2 T. white sugar
2 T. vegetable oil
1 tsp. salt
2 c. all-purpose flour

2. wheat flour

Mix yeast with warm water and sprinkle with sugar. Allow to rise for about 5 minutes, until it's foaming a bit. Then add oil, salt, and 1 cup white flour, 1 cup wheat flour. Mix until completely incorporated. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough has pulled away from the sides of the bowl. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place the dough in a large bowl, and spray with cooking spray to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place, about 1 hour.

 

Then you add the filling: 

8-oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. butter, softened
2 c. ham, chopped (I used lunchmeat, actually)
1 1/2 c. broccoli, finely chopped
2 c. Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded
1 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
1 c.  green onions, finely chopped

Punch down the dough and roll out into a large rectangle about 1/2-inch thick.

Mix butter and cream cheese in a small bowl. Spread mixture on dough, covering all. Top with ham, broccoli, cheeses and green onions. Roll the dough up like a cinnamon roll, pinching the seam to seal. Slice the roll into about 1-inch segments. Place the rolls on a lightly greased baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rise about 20 more minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.