Make-Ahead Lunchbox Rolls
Makes a dozen small sandwiches (you may double this recipe as needed)
2 - 1 lb packages whole wheat pizza dough, or other variety (usually found in the refrigerated deli section at the grocery store)
3/4 lb sliced turkey breast, ham, or other lunch meat
1/4 lb low-fat sliced cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or other non-processed, hormone-free variety)
1 egg, lightly beaten
Non-stick cooking spray
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray two large cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray.
Divide each 1 lb dough into 6 pieces (for a total of 12 pieces).
On a lightly floured surface, roll into circles (about 6" in diameter).
Place 1-2 slices of deli meat and 1 small piece of cheese on each circle.
Roll into "wrap" like sandwiches, and seal the seam and ends by gently pinching dough together.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and baked through.
Transfer to a baking rack and cool completely.
If you like, cut each roll in half (on the diagonal), and place in a ziplock baggie, and freeze for up to 2 months.
In the morning, simply remove desired number of sandwiches from freezer and place in lunchbox. By lunchtime, it will have defrosted, and acted as an ice-pack for the other items in the lunchbox.
Alternatives: For a vegetarian variety, substitute steamed broccoli, spinach, or other vegetable for the deli meat.