This crescent braid is full of 4 kinds of meats and 3 kinds of cheese…definitely a Meat Lover’s dream come true.
Let’s talk meat today. I know everyone else is going pumpkin crazy out there…who am I kidding? I have totally gone pumpkin crazy already too. I have 4 pumpkin recipes done and ready to share with you, and about 10 more I can’t wait to bake up. Crazy for the orange stuff? Yup, I’m plain bonkers for it.
But today I have an easy after school snack to share with you. Here is the funny thing about this. I do not really like meat. You know how you usually have to bribe or convince your children to eat 3 bites of veggies before they can be finished? That was me when I was younger,but with meat. I remember eating all my veggies no problem, but then having to sit there forever with the meat staring back at me. To this day, I still don’t like to eat meat. Give me a bowl of veggies…or a chocolate cupcake. I’ll get my protein another way.
But I have a family that loves their meat. Well, except for one small boy. Can you believe that it is my mini me that doesn’t like meat either? I think that is just plain funny.
With different sports practices going on throughout the week, we tend to eat dinner later those days. Now my kids are “starving” when school ends, so I try to have something they can eat that won’t fill them up completely. This Meat Lover’s Braid can be a snack if you only eat a small piece, or you could make it an entire meal just by making more to serve the whole family. I usually cut my braids into 8 slices. 1 or 2 of those keeps the hungry children from attacking my kitchen while I make dinner.
I’m sure most of you know how to make a crescent braid, but I thought I would include a few step by step pictures.
1. Lay out the dough on the baking sheet you will be baking it one. Press all the seams together to form a rectangle. (or use the crescent roll sheet if you can find it)
2. Use a sharp knife to cut 1 inch cuts along both sides. Leave about 3 inches uncut in the middle.
3. Spread your filling down the middle of the crescent dough.
4. Cross the strips alternately across the filling, making sure to cross each strip.
5. Press the ends together to keep the filling inside while baking.
I actually did try a small piece of this braid because how could I share a recipe with you if I didn’t even taste test it. Haha! I am my own best taste tester. Usually I can’t keep out of the things I make, which is why I send them off to the church or to friend’s houses.
This braid was pretty delicious…but most anything wrapped in crescent dough is delicious. Can I get an amen to that?
My kids and husband devoured this braid in no time at all. Maybe I should have just made two and had it for dinner? They definitely gave it a two thumbs up.
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Crescent rolls filled with a cheese and meat mixture.
Ingredients
- 1 roll refrigerated crescent rolls (I use Pillsbury)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled sausage
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup chopped ham
- 1/2 cup diced pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup pizza sauce
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese, shredded cheese, all the meats, pepper, and oregano in a bowl and stir until creamy. Set aside.
- Open the crescent rolls onto a baking sheet. Press all the seams together to form a large rectangle. On either side cut strips about 1 inch apart. Leave a large section in the middle. Spoon the filling down the middle. Cross the strips over the top of the filling one at a time, crossing each other to form a braid.
- Bake the crescent braid at 375* for 20 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving with pizza sauce. Cut into 8 slices. Serves 3-4.
Other easy, kid friendly meal ideas:
Spinach Artichoke Chicken Biscuits
Amanda says
September 3, 2013 at 1:01 PMThis looks so wonderful! I love the braid 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 9, 2013 at 12:46 AMThanks Amanda!! 😉
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
September 3, 2013 at 2:05 PMSo much cheese and meat! Love it!! And the braid is so perfect.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 9, 2013 at 12:48 AMThanks Rachel!! That’s pretty much the response I got from my fam 😉
Angelica says
September 3, 2013 at 2:11 PMThis looks delicious. I also wanted to say thank you for the Ninja slow cooker. I received it his week can’t wait to use it. Thank you very much.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 9, 2013 at 12:50 AMThanks Angelica!! You are so welcome!! Please let me know how you like it! 😉
Nancy [email protected] says
September 3, 2013 at 2:12 PMThis is such a great idea! Man I wish I had seen it before I did my weekly shopping! I am adding this to my next weeks meal plan for sure!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 9, 2013 at 12:52 AMThanks Nancy!! That’s great! Let me know what you think of it when you make it!! 😉
José Pedro Cordeiro says
September 3, 2013 at 2:56 PMespetacular!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 9, 2013 at 12:53 AMThank you so much!! 😉
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
September 3, 2013 at 3:13 PMMy boyfriend would love this recipe!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 9, 2013 at 12:54 AMYou should definitely make it for him then!! 😉
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
September 3, 2013 at 3:14 PMI like the step by step photos because I actually don’t know how to make a braid! Love it!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 9, 2013 at 12:57 AMThanks Ashley! I’m glad my photos helped!! 😉
Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life says
September 3, 2013 at 3:43 PMFirst off, that braid is gorgeous. And chock full of everything good! Cheese, meat, crescent rolls, what more could I ask for? Second, your spinach artichoke chicken biscuits are screaming my name. Wow, they look good. And thirdly:) I LOVE that pic of the Pizza Pasta salad. Great post!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 9, 2013 at 1:13 AMThank you so much Mary!! You’re very sweet! Those spinach artichoke chicken biscuits were seriously so good!! 😉
Jenn says
September 3, 2013 at 6:16 PMThis sounds incredible. I am a HUGE meat lover.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 9, 2013 at 1:15 AMThanks Jenn!! You can have my portion of meat, lol!
Renee @ Awesome on $20 says
September 3, 2013 at 8:05 PMThis looks amazing. It reminds me of the strombolli at Zio’s. That was one of my favorite places to go out to eat in college. I’ll definitely have to give this a try.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 9, 2013 at 1:18 AMThanks Renee!! It does sort of resemble a Stromboli! 😉
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
September 3, 2013 at 8:24 PMDEE-lish! This would definitely be a winner at my house – we’re all meat lovers here. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 9, 2013 at 1:21 AMHaha, thanks Ashley!! 😉
Kelly || Old Blue Silo says
September 3, 2013 at 9:13 PMThis looks a-m-a-z-i-n-g!! I have to eat gluten free so I am curious if Pilsbury has crescent roll dough! I found some pie dough in a little tub next to some cookies and pizza dough.
My husband would totally approve of this.. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 9, 2013 at 1:31 AMThanks Kelly!! 😉 I’m not sure if Pillsbury makes gluten free dough or not, but I’m sure it will be just as good with any other dough!
Eat Good 4 Life says
September 3, 2013 at 9:43 PMWow, talk about having something good. Cheese and meat? It can’t get better than that!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 9, 2013 at 1:38 AMHaha, thanks Miryam!! 😉 My family felt this same way!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
September 3, 2013 at 9:56 PMOMG my stomach is growling now. This looks amazing! Dinner for sure soon!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 9, 2013 at 1:45 AMThanks so much Dorothy!! My family is requesting this snack/meal again! 😉 I hope you love it as much as they did!
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
September 4, 2013 at 9:47 AMThis looks so yummy! I used the same technique for making a cheese danish. Crescent rolls are so versatile an awesome. 🙂
Just started following you on twitter too!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 9, 2013 at 1:47 AMThanks Tina!! They certainly are! I heart crescent rolls so very much! 😉
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
September 4, 2013 at 12:14 PMThough I get the craziness for pumpkin because I’m nuts for it too, I sadly cannot share your dislike of meat I saw “4 Kinds of Meat, 3 Kinds of Cheese” and almost fell out of my chair with excitement! Bring on the meat! This looks fabulous, Jocelyn!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 9, 2013 at 1:52 AMHaha, not many of my friends and family do. I’m surrounded by meat lovers! 😉 Thanks Jess!
Shawn @ IWYD says
September 4, 2013 at 1:55 PMI can guarantee that my family would love this! I bet it would taste awesome with the Pillsbury pizza dough too. Maybe some marinara sauce for dipping? Yikes… I gotta try this soon! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 9, 2013 at 1:55 AMMmmm, that sounds like a good idea!! I will have to make some marinara sauce next time! Thanks Shawn!!
Chels R. says
September 4, 2013 at 2:09 PMThis is so much fun and it looks so fancy! My husband makes this really indulgent crescent bake thingy and it is so good, but I have a feeling that it is so bad for you, so I only let him make it a few times a year.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 9, 2013 at 1:57 AMThanks Chels! 😉 Haha, why are the super delicious indulgent things always so bad for us??
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
September 5, 2013 at 10:01 AMI know how you feel about the pumpkin! I have stuff ready to go and more to make – love it! I’m the opposite when it comes to meat though. I’d much rather have the meat than the veggies. I wish I was more into veggies! This braid looks delicious. Can’t go wrong with meat and cheese! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 9, 2013 at 2:04 AMThanks Lindsay!! How about I eat veggies for you, and you eat meat for me?! Sounds like a good plan if you ask me! 😉
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
September 9, 2013 at 10:49 PMMy family would love this; hubby and 8 year old will eat just about anything if meat is involved! They both will steer far away from veggies.
Katie says
September 17, 2013 at 5:06 PMThis looks delicious and kid friendly too, thanks for sharing. I love how fast and versatile it is (especially for picky kids!), you can add any fillings you like and have a new meal each time. Can’t wait to try it tomorrow.
LuAnn Braley says
September 22, 2013 at 8:44 AMI have decided I don’t have to try and come up with stuff to cook or bake anymore. I can just come here! I find something absolutely yummy every time I visit! :O)
Bothayna says
November 24, 2013 at 3:41 PMthis looks amazing i am going to try it and share with you
Lauri says
July 25, 2014 at 2:43 PMI use the Pillsbury crescent rolls for braids often. An easier way to do it that patching the seams then making 50 cuts is to lay out the 8 pieces like a christmas tree, then put your filling down the middle and fold them overtop. It looks prettier too, and it gives you 4 distinct crescents so serves 4 nicely!
kentuckylady717 says
October 6, 2014 at 7:39 PMHi Jocelyn,
It’s me again…long time no see 🙂 just saw this on someone else’s blog and they got it from you and gave the link, so I checked it out…this looks so yummy….haven’t made one of these yet, but sure do want to….some how I am not getting your emails again……haven’t forgotten you tho…..still love your blog…..take care…..
margaret says
July 3, 2015 at 11:50 PMhave made the broccoli braid twice and now will try the meat lovers braid always looking for good recipes for the family. these are quite nice
Kay says
February 25, 2017 at 2:07 PMI’m surfing the web looking for a fun dish to serve women at a card party. A question: can a crescent braid be made ahead and baked a few hours later?
Jocelyn says
February 25, 2017 at 11:13 PMHi, Kay. I don’t see why not. After you put the braid together, I would wrap it in plastic wrap and then refrigerate until you want to bake it. Just remember to pull the plastic off before you bake it. 🙂 And because it is all cold, you may need to add a minute or two to the bake time. I hope you enjoy it!