4/7/2012 Basket - Broccoli Cheese Braid

Broccoli Cheese Braid
Uses from this basket: Broccoli

• 2 cans Pillsbury crescent rolls
• 2 cups cooked ham
• 2 1/2 cups Colby Jack cheese
• 3 cups broccoli florets, steamed and chopped
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 egg, beaten
  
• dried rosemary

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread both cans of crescent rolls onto the baking sheet to form a large rectangle. Press the seams together to seal.

In a large bowl, combine ham, cheese, broccoli, and mayonnaise. Spread down the center of the crescent roll rectangle to form a log.

Cut horizontal strips about 1 inch apart down each side of the crescent dough. Fold the dough strips over the top of the broccoli mixture, alternating left and right to create a braid. (You want the broccoli mixture to be mostly covered, but don't worry if it peeks through a little bit.) Seal the ends of the braid.

Brush the top of the braid with the beaten egg, then sprinkle with rosemary.

Bake for 28-30 minutes until golden brown.

*The basic idea of this recipe is great because you can change around the filling--try it with chicken or with different kinds of cheese, throw in some onion or pepper, etc.