Easy Broccoli Braid With Crescent Rolls
Broccoli Braid with broccoli, cheese, and other veggies. A delicious appetizer, potluck recipe, or side dish. You can also make this into a chicken broccoli braid or ham braid to make it a dinner.
Servings 1 braid
Calories 162kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Supplies
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup bell pepper
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise as needed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dill optional
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 8- count canister Pillsbury crescent dough
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Then line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
- Then in a bowl dice up your broccoli head, toss in your diced pepper, shredded cheese, mayonnaise, pepper, salt, and dill. Mix well.
- Roll out your crescent roll dough into a long line, press the creases together to form a large continous piece of dough.
- Pour the broccoli mixture in the center leaving room on the edges to fold in.
- Take a pizza cutter or knife and make 1 1/2" to 2" cuts every 1" or so along the vertical sides.
- Now take your strips of dough and bring them into the center. You can fold them a bit overlapping making it a braided look.
- Place egg whites in a bowl and brush over the whole broccoli braid. Top with almonds if you would like.
- Bake for 24-28 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 313mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g