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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Meat Lover’s Crescent Braid
Crescent rolls filled with a cheese and meat mixture.
Ingredients
- 1 roll refrigerated crescent rolls (I use Pillsbury)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup cooked, crumbled sausage
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup crumbled bacon
- ½ cup chopped ham
- ½ cup diced pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup pizza sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- 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.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 586Total Fat: 45gSaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 1574mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 28g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Other easy, kid friendly meal ideas:
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Kay
I'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
Hi, 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!
margaret
have 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
kentuckylady717
Hi 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.....
Lauri
I 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!
Bothayna
this looks amazing i am going to try it and share with you
LuAnn Braley
I 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)
Katie
This 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.