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Meat Lover’s Crescent Braid

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This crescent braid is full of 4 kinds of meats and 3 kinds of cheese…definitely a Meat Lover’s dream come true.
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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.  
Meat Lover's Crescent Braid - 4 kinds of meat combined with 3 cheeses and wrapped in crescent rolls...best after school snack idea http://www.insidebrucrewlife.com

 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.

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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.

Meat Lover's Crescent Braid - 4 kinds of meat combined with 3 cheeses and wrapped in crescent rolls...best after school snack idea http://www.insidebrucrewlife.com

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.

Meat Lover's Crescent Braid - 4 kinds of meat combined with 3 cheeses and wrapped in crescent rolls...best after school snack idea http://www.insidebrucrewlife.com

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

Meat Lover’s Crescent Braid

Yield: 8 slices
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Combine the cream cheese, shredded cheese, all the meats, pepper, and oregano in a bowl and stir until creamy. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. 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: 1
Amount 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.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Dinners, Sides, and Drinks

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Jocelyn is the owner and creator of Inside BruCrew Life where she loves to share semi-homemade recipes with flair that anyone can recreate in their own kitchen. Jocelyn is married and has three kids. She loves to workout, enjoys trips to Disney, and relaxing at the beach.

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Comments

  1. Kay says

    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?

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    • Jocelyn says

      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!

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  2. margaret says

    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

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  3. kentuckylady717 says

    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…..

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  4. Lauri says

    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!

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  7. Katie says

    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.

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  9. Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says

    I 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! 🙂

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  10. Chels R. says

    This 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.

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  11. Shawn @ IWYD says

    I 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! 🙂

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  12. Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says

    Though 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!

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  16. Kelly || Old Blue Silo says

    This 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.. 🙂

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  20. Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life says

    First 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!

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  25. Angelica says

    This 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.

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