CHEESY HAM BRAID

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"Our congregation is full of wonderful cooks, so we enjoy many potluck meals throughout the year," relates Becky Houston of Grand Junction, Tennessee. "I like to share this chewy and cheesy braid I got from a family friend."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (16 ounces) hot roll mix
1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cups chopped fully cooked ham
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the contents of the roll mix and yeast packets. Stir in the warm water, egg and 1 tablespoon butter. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in remaining butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in ham, cheeses and parsley., On a greased baking sheet, roll dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Spoon ham mixture lengthwise down the center of dough. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips about 2 in into the center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes or until almost doubled., In a small bowl, beat egg white and cold water; brush over dough. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1035mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Funny Man
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Loved it!


Anim Foster
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The bread was amazing, and the ham and cheese were perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.


St louis Edmomd
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I'm not a fan of cheese, but I loved this recipe. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the ham was flavorful. I would definitely make this again, but I might use less cheese.


Raju Mp
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This recipe was a bit challenging, but the results were worth it. The bread was amazing, and the ham and cheese were perfectly melted.


brooklyn plays
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but I loved this recipe. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the cheese was gooey and delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I might use turkey instead of ham.


G4 Saiko gang
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were amazing! The bread was golden brown and crusty on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside. The ham and cheese were perfectly melted and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Cloud Kicker
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I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it! The bread was soft and fluffy, and the ham and cheese were gooey and delicious. We will definitely be making this again.


Anthony Staten
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The bread was amazing, and the ham and cheese were perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.


Fiaka Favour
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I'm not a fan of cheese, but I loved this recipe. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the ham was flavorful. I would definitely make this again, but I might use less cheese.


Star MoonTarot
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This recipe was a bit challenging, but the results were worth it. The bread was amazing, and the ham and cheese were perfectly melted.


Rakib Fasir
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Definitely making this again!


Brooklyn Allison
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Loved it!


Jamyang Tashi
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious! The bread was perfect, and the ham and cheese were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Destani Williams
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but I loved this recipe. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the cheese was gooey and delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I might use turkey instead of ham.


Ismahaan Osman
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I made this recipe for my potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the bread, and it was gone in minutes. I will definitely be making this again.


Shasha Brighton
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The bread was amazing, and the ham and cheese were perfectly melted. My family loved it!


Evan Wylie
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the bread turned out perfectly. The ham and cheese were delicious, and the bread was soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Dymond
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were amazing! The bread was golden brown and crusty on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside. The ham and cheese were perfectly melted and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Amen Kago
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I made this recipe for my friends, and they loved it! The bread was soft and fluffy, and the ham and cheese were gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ector Lii
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This cheesy ham braid was a hit at our family gathering! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the bread was cooked to perfection. We will definitely be making this again.