In the realm of culinary creations, few dishes capture the essence of a festive holiday gathering like the tantalizing Pampered Chef Turkey Braid. This delectable centerpiece, a masterpiece of culinary art, is not only a feast for the eyes but also a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will provide you with the inspiration and the know-how to craft your own perfect Pampered Chef Turkey Braid, transforming your holiday table into a spectacle of culinary artistry.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
PAMPERED CHEF CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI BRAID
I have loved this recipe since I first saw a demonstration of making it and then had the pleasure of tasting it at a Pampered Chef party years ago.
Provided by Modaba
Categories Brunch
Time 45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Directions:.
- Preheat oven to 375°F Chop chicken and broccoli using food chopper; place in 2 quart batter bowl. Chop bell pepper using 5" utility knife; add to batter bowl. Press garlic over vegetable mixture using garlic press. Shred cheese using cheese grater and add to vegetable mixture; mix gently. Add mayonnaise, dill mix, and salt; mix well using scraper. Unroll 1 package of crescent dough; do not separate. Arrange longest sides of dough across width of 12" x 15" rectangle baking stone. Repeat with remaining package of dough. Using roller, roll dough to seal perforations. On longest sides of baking stone, cut dough into strips 1 1/2 inches apart, 3 inches deep using a pizza cutter (there will be 6 inches in the center for the filling). Spread filling evenly over middle of dough. To braid, lift strips of dough across mixture to meet in center, twisting each strip on turn. Continue alternating strips to form a braid. Tuck ends under to seal at end of braid. Brush egg white over dough using pastry brush. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 25-28 minutes or until deep golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.2, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 58.7, Sodium 450.6, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 15.2
TURKEY CRANBERRY WREATH
Leftover Thanksgiving turkey? Create this impressive wreath featuring a warm cranberry-studded turkey filling.
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Unroll crescent dough; separate into 16 triangles. With wide ends of triangles toward the center, arrange 8 triangles in a circle on Large Round Stone with Handles. Corners of wide ends will touch and points will extend 1 inch beyond edge of baking stone. Arrange remaining 8 triangles in center, matching wide ends. Seal seams using Baker's Roller®. (Points will overlap in center; do not seal.) Place mayonnaise, mustard and black pepper in Classic Batter Bowl. Chop turkey using Food Chopper. Slice celery using Chef's Knife. Snip parsley using Professional Shears. Add turkey, celery, parsley and cranberries to batter bowl. Grate cheese into batter bowl using Rotary Grater. Mix filling using Small Mix 'N Scraper®. Using Medium Scoop, scoop filling over seams of dough, forming a circle. Coarsely chop walnuts using Food Chopper; sprinkle over filling. Beginning in center, lift one dough triangle across filling mixture. Continue alternating with outer triangles, slightly overlapping to form wreath. Tuck last end under first. Separate egg over Small Batter Bowl using Egg Separator. (Discard yolk or set aside for another use.) Lightly beat egg white; brush over dough using Chef's Silicone Basting Brush. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve using Nylon Slice 'N Serve®.
Nutrition Facts :
TURKEY AND CRANBERRY WREATH(PAMPERED CHEF)
Everyone will think you're the cat's meow when you serve this elegant looking entree! And they will never know how easy it was, unless you tell them of course! Great company dish and easy enough for weeknights too. A wonderful way to use leftover turkey or chicken. I got this from the Pampered Chef All The Best Cookbook and tweeked it just a leeetle teeny bit! For a demonstration on how to make a wreath, please check out: http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=247514 Look for the Spinach and Artichoke Wreath demonstration!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375*F.
- In bowl, combine turkey, 1 cup of the cheese, celery, green onion if using, cranberries, parsley, mayonnaise, mustard and black pepper. Mix well. Set aside.
- Unroll the 2 packages of crescent rolls; separate into 16 triangles in a circle on a large pizza pan or stone with wide ends 3 inches from the edge of pizza pan and points towards the outside. Points will extend off the edge of the pan(depending on size). Arrange the remaining triangles in the center of the pan, matching wide ends with triangles already in placed. The points will overlap in center.
- Using small rolling pin(or small round jar or drinking glass), roll over seams of triangles where wide ends meet, making a smooth surface for filling. Don't seal center triangles.
- Using an ice cream scoop, scoop filling evenly over the dough in a continuous circle.
- Beginning with the last triangle placed in center of pizza pan, bring point of triangle straight across filling. Next, bring point of the opposite outside triangle diagonally across filling, covering point of previous triangle. The filling will show.
- Repeat, overlapping points of inside and outside triangles to form a wreath. Tuck the last end under first.
- Brush top of wreath with egg white.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.4, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 74.3, Sodium 435, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 8.6, Protein 20.9
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to cut the turkey breast into thin strips. This will make it easier to braid.
- Be careful not to overcook the turkey. It should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If you don't have a kitchen twine, you can use toothpicks to hold the braid together.
- Serve the turkey braid with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.
Conclusion:
The Pampered Chef Turkey Braid is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a little planning, you can create a beautiful and delicious turkey braid that will be the star of your next meal.
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