Beef N Cheese Braid Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in broccoli, cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper; heat through. , Unroll 1 tube of crescent dough onto a greased baking sheet; form into a 12x8-in. rectangle, pressing perforations to seal. Spoon half of the beef mixture lengthwise down center of rectangle., On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips at an angle, about 3 in. into the center. Fold 1 strip from each side over filling and pinch ends together; repeat., Repeat with remaining ingredients to make second braid. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Steps:

• Spread 1 side of each tortilla with cream cheese; layer with the carrots, Monterey Jack cheese, beef and lettuce. Roll up tightly and cover. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Cut in half or into 1-in. slices.

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• In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
• Add butter, sugar, salt, egg and 1 1/2 cups flour; beat until smooth.
• Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• Turn onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
• Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic salt over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
• Stir in the beans, water and seasonings; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until thickened.
• Punch dough down.
• Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 16-inch by 11-inch rectangle.
• Transfer to a greased 15-inch by 10-inch baking sheet.
• Spread beef mixture down center of dough; sprinkle with cheese.
• On each long side, cut 1-inch wide strips about 1/2 inch from filling.
• Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling; seal ends.
• Cover and let rise until doubled, 30 minutes.
• Brush egg over dough.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove to wire rack; let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Rub bread dough with olive oil on all sides and place between 2 pieces of parchment paper. Roll dough into an 8x12-inch rectangle.
• Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, make 7 cuts on a slight angle down towards the middle of the dough. Repeat on the other side, leaving about 4 inches in the middle for the filling.
• Mix together mozzarella cheese, butter, oregano, and garlic salt in a bowl for the filling. Spread filling down along the middle of the dough.
• Starting at the bottom, take the right strip and gently pull up towards the middle; then take the left and pinch together with the folded right strip. Repeat with all the dough strips.
• Brush braid with beaten egg and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and coarse salt. Transfer braid onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.