ITALIAN SPINACH BRAID

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"I've been making this recipe for over 25 years. It's how I got my kids to eat spinach when they were little. This is the dish I'm asked to make the most." Pat Jasper - Northlake, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen whole wheat bread dough, thawed
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
3/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon fennel seed
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg white, beaten
Pizza sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Roll dough into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl; add the spinach, cheeses, garlic, fennel seed, oregano and salt., Spread beef mixture lengthwise down the center of dough. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips 3 in. into center., Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Brush with egg white. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with pizza sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Ngcobo Lungile
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This spinach braid is a work of art! It's almost too pretty to eat.


1 Syr
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this braid was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Balogun Peter
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This spinach braid is a bit too salty for my taste. I'll reduce the amount of salt next time.


abdibaasid farsamo
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I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the filling for extra flavor.


Falin Op
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in the filling. It turned out great!


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This spinach braid is a delicious and festive dish. It's perfect for a holiday meal or a special occasion.


I SURI GAMING
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I made this spinach braid for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Rasheedah Murphy
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This spinach braid is a fun and creative way to serve spinach. It's perfect for a party or potluck.


Shakir Shakir
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I've tried making this spinach braid twice now and both times it's turned out a mess. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.


MD Golzar hasan
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I was disappointed with this spinach braid. The bread was dry and the filling was bland.


Ahmed Amin
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This spinach braid is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a healthy and filling meal.


Jarar 3
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I've never made a bread braid before, but this recipe was easy to follow. The braid turned out perfect and the spinach filling was delicious.


AxMeTh LoVe AyAaN
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This spinach braid is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a beautiful and delicious dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Ibrahihm Binyameen
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved this dish. The bread is soft and fluffy, and the spinach filling is surprisingly tasty.


Bree Sirkes
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I've made this spinach braid several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the braid itself is beautiful.


Md Shajib
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This spinach braid was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone raved about how delicious it was!