Best 6 Bird Rolls Recipes

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Bird rolls, also known as stuffed chicken breasts, are a delectable and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as an appetizer. These tender and flavorful rolls are made by stuffing chicken breasts with a variety of fillings, from classic bread stuffing to more creative options like spinach and feta or sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Whether you prefer a simple or complex recipe, there's a bird roll out there to suit your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BIRD ROLLS



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I make a point of having these tender bird rolls "fly in" for Easter dinner. With their slightly sweet flavor, the grandchildren can't help but gobble them up.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
16 whole unblanched almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the butter, brown sugar, 2 eggs, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a 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. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 16 pieces. Roll each into a 12-in. rope; tie each into a knot. , To form birds' head, tuck one end back into knots. With a sharp knife or scissors, cut two slits on opposite end to form tail feathers. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Beat egg with water; brush over dough. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Insert an almond into each for beak. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BREAD BIRDS



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These dinner rolls are made special by innkeeper Iris Karl for honeymooners or couples celebrating anniversaries. Iris uses currants for the eyes and a slivered almond for the beak.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 16 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 to 3-1/2 cups bread flour, divided
1/4 cup sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg, lightly beaten
16 slivered almonds
32 dried currants
HONEY BUTTER:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add milk and water; heat to 120°-125°. Add to flour mixture and mix well. Stir in extract and egg; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a 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., Punch the dough down; divide into 16 pieces. To shape birds, roll each piece into a 10-in. rope; tie into a knot. Cut one end a few times with a scissors to form tail feathers. Tuck in the other end of the nose to form beak. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown. Combine honey butter ingredients; brush over the hot rolls. Return to the oven for 3 minutes. With a toothpick, make small holes for the beak and eyes. Insert a slivered almond for the beak and currants for eyes. Serve with remaining honey butter if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

BIRD ROLLS



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I make a point of having these tender bird rolls 'fly in' for Easter dinner. With their slightly sweet flavor, the grandchildren can't help but gobble them up.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
¼ cup butter or margarine, melted
¼ cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs eggs
1 teaspoon salt
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon water
16 almonds whole unblanched almonds

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the butter, brown sugar, 2 eggs, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a 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. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 16 pieces. Roll each into a 12-in. rope; tie each into a knot. To form birds' head, tuck one end back into knots. With a sharp knife or scissors, cut two slits on opposite end to form tail feathers. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Beat remaining egg with water; brush over dough. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Insert an almond into each for beak. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 43.7 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 163.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

BIRD ROLLS



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I make a point of having these tender bird rolls 'fly in' for Easter dinner. With their slightly sweet flavor, the grandchildren can't help but gobble them up.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
¼ cup butter or margarine, melted
¼ cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs eggs
1 teaspoon salt
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon water
16 almonds whole unblanched almonds

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the butter, brown sugar, 2 eggs, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a 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. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 16 pieces. Roll each into a 12-in. rope; tie each into a knot. To form birds' head, tuck one end back into knots. With a sharp knife or scissors, cut two slits on opposite end to form tail feathers. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Beat remaining egg with water; brush over dough. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Insert an almond into each for beak. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 43.7 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 163.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

VOGELS (BIRDS) - ROUNDSTEAK ROLLS



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This is a traditional old-fashioned Dutch recipe. I had this often as a child. I like the crockpot version, but the liquid doesn't cook down as much. To do that I just boil the liquid while I keep the meat warm and prepare a salad or other veggies to go along with it.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Meat

Time 2h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs thin cut round steaks
3 -5 slices bacon
salt and pepper
2 onions, chopped fine
1 bouillon cube (1 tsp bouillon powder)

Steps:

  • Pound the steak and cut into 4" squares.
  • Salt and pepper each piece.
  • Place 1/2 slice bacon and some chopped onion on square of meat.
  • Roll up and secure with toothpicks so filling will not come out.
  • Roll lightly in flour, brown in oil.
  • Place browned"birds" in a heavy skillet.
  • Cover with water in which bouillon has been added.
  • Cover and simmer until tender- about 2 hours adding more water as it simmers down.
  • This makes a delicious jus (non-thickened gravy).
  • To adapt for the crockpot, place in crockpot with liquid and bouillon after browning.
  • Cover and cook on high one hour and low for at least 4 hours.

BEEF BIRDS



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Talk about comfort food...these are so good! My aunt calls them Beef Birds, my Mom always called them Bacon Rolls. I have seen similar recipes under the name Roulades. My brother always asked for this for his "Birthday Dinner" meal when we were kids. LOL Jazz it up with any herbs and spices you like. I usually get about 24 birds, leftovers freeze well. This recipe is very forgiving, I have even simmered 2 hours with no problems. Prep time is approximate, you may be faster than me. Serve with potatoes to soak up all that delicious gravy! Hope you enjoy as much as we do!

Provided by Scoutie

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs round steaks
1 lb bacon, more if needed
1 large yellow onion, cut into small chunks that will fit on the meat strip
salt
pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or more to taste)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
2 -3 cups water
1 cup flour
1/4 cup cooking oil, more if needed

Steps:

  • Pound steak to 1/4 inch thickness, using a meat mallet or edge of heavy plate.
  • Cut meat into strips, approximately 3x5 inches. Season flour with salt, pepper and garlic powder and dredge the meat in the flour. (save the remaining flour to thicken the gravy).
  • Add a 1/2 slice of bacon (size to cover the meat strip) and thin chunks of onion to the meat, leaving the end of the meat free of onion so you can roll up more easily. Roll it up, with the bacon and onion on the inside and secure with 2 toothpicks.
  • In Dutch Oven or heavy pot, heat oil and brown birds well on all sides. You will have to do this in batches. Do NOT skimp on browning well, it really makes the dish.
  • Return birds to the pot. Add beef broth and enough water up to 3 inches in pot. Cover and simmer on low until fork-tender, about 1 1/2 hours, check after 1 hour.
  • Remove birds. Skim some, but not all of the fat from the pot. Make gravy using pan juices, flour and water, or however you like to make your gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.3, Fat 49.8, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 138.1, Sodium 1096.3, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 47

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Meat: Opt for high-quality, boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a tender and juicy result.
  • Flavorful Marinade: Enhance the taste of your bird rolls by marinating them for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight. Use aromatic herbs, spices, and citrus juices to create a flavorful marinade.
  • Proper Cooking Temperature: Cook the bird rolls to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure that they are cooked thoroughly. Use a meat thermometer to accurately measure the internal temperature.
  • Searing for Flavor: Sear the bird rolls in a hot pan before baking or grilling to create a golden-brown crust and lock in the juices.
  • Experiment with Fillings: Get creative with your fillings to add variety and flavor to your bird rolls. Try different combinations of vegetables, cheeses, nuts, and herbs to find your favorite combinations.
  • Perfect Pairing: Serve your bird rolls with a side of your favorite dipping sauce, such as honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or ranch dressing, to enhance the overall flavor experience.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, bird rolls are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even as a packed lunch. With a variety of fillings, cooking methods, and marinades to choose from, the possibilities are endless. Whether you prefer classic flavors or more adventurous combinations, bird rolls offer a delightful culinary experience that is sure to impress your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, experiment with different flavors, and create your own unique bird roll recipes to enjoy with friends and family.

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