Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our tantalizing Broccoli Brunch Braid, a masterpiece that combines the vibrant flavors of broccoli, cheese, and a flaky, golden-brown crust. This savory pastry is not only a feast for the eyes but also a symphony of textures and tastes.
The combination of broccoli florets, sautéed to perfection, and a blend of melted cheeses creates a filling that is both creamy and packed with flavor. The buttery puff pastry envelops this delectable filling, forming a braid that is as visually appealing as it is delicious.
This versatile recipe offers variations to suit your preferences, including a vegetarian option for those who prefer a meatless meal. For a touch of tang, add a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche. If you desire a crispier crust, brush the braid with an egg wash before baking.
Elevate your brunch or weekend gathering with this Broccoli Brunch Braid. Its delightful flavors and stunning presentation will surely impress your family and friends.
In addition to the main recipe, this article provides a collection of other tempting brunch recipes to satisfy every palate. Whether you prefer sweet or savory dishes, there's something for everyone.
Indulge in the fluffy goodness of our Blueberry Pancakes, bursting with juicy blueberries and topped with a sweet syrup. For a classic brunch experience, try our French Toast Casserole, a decadent combination of bread, custard, and spices.
For those who enjoy a hearty start to their day, our Sweet Potato Hash with Bacon and Eggs is a flavorful medley of roasted sweet potatoes, crispy bacon, and perfectly cooked eggs. And for a lighter option, our Yogurt Parfait with Berries and Granola offers a refreshing and nutritious way to kick off your morning.
With this diverse selection of recipes, you'll have an unforgettable brunch experience that caters to all your cravings.
BROCCOLI BEEF BRAIDS
Each slice of this fast-to-fix, golden bread is like a hot sandwich packed with beef, broccoli and mozzarella. -Penny Lapp, North Royalton, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 loaves (4 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in broccoli, cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper; heat through. , Unroll 1 tube of crescent dough onto a greased baking sheet; form into a 12x8-in. rectangle, pressing perforations to seal. Spoon half of the beef mixture lengthwise down center of rectangle., On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips at an angle, about 3 in. into the center. Fold 1 strip from each side over filling and pinch ends together; repeat., Repeat with remaining ingredients to make second braid. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
SAUSAGE BRUNCH BRAID
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook the first 5 ingredients over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Add cream cheese, green onion and parsley; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted., Unroll crescent dough onto a greased baking sheet. Roll into a 12x10-in. rectangle, pressing perforations to seal. Spoon sausage mixture lengthwise down center third of rectangle. On each long side, cut 3/4-in.-wide strips 3 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling; seal ends. Brush with egg., Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI BRAID
Beautiful braided crescent roll with chicken and broccoli.
Provided by Kelly Grimes
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 48m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees F).
- In a large bowl, toss together chicken, broccoli, red bell pepper, garlic, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, dill weed, salt, almonds and onion.
- Unroll crescent roll dough, and arrange flat on a medium baking sheet. Pinch together perforations to form a single sheet of dough. Using a knife or scissors, cut 1 inch wide strips in towards the center, starting on the long sides. There should be a solid strip about 3 inches wide down the center, with the cut strips forming a fringe down each side. Spread the chicken mixture along the center strip. Fold the side strips over chicken mixture, alternating strips from each side. Pinch or twist to seal.
- Brush braided dough with the egg white. Bake in the preheated oven 25 to 28 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 755.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
BROCCOLI BRUNCH BRAID
I made this recipe this year for our Easter Brunch. Everyone loved it. I found the original recipe on the Pillsbury website but changed it up a bit. It's easy to make, delicious and makes a beautiful presentation.
Provided by Joanne Bellezza-Loughlin
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- 2. Brown the sausage in a skillet breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Remove and then saute the mushrooms (you may have to add a little oil to the pan.) Set aside to cool.
- 3. Cook the broccoli per directions on package. Drain and set aside.
- 4. In a large bowl, beat the egg then whisk in the flour and baking powder. Stir in the cheeses, mushrooms, broccoli and sausage. Season with the parsley.
- 5. Roll out crescent rolls to form a 14 x 10 inch rectangle. (If using regular crescent rolls, press perforations and edges to seal.
- 6. Place dough on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- 7. Spoon the sausage mixture down the center of the rectangle in a 3 1/2 inch strip. Cut the sides of the dough in 1 inch strips up to the sausage mixture. Fold strips up and over the sausage mixture at an angle to give it a braided effect. Brush with the beaten egg white and sprinkle with the caraway seeds.
- 8. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool 5 minutes then cut into slices. (Be sure your guests see it before you cut it...they will be very impressed ;-)
CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI BRAID RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken, broccoli, red bell pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, green onion, Campbell's® Cream of Chicken Soup, crescent rolls, large egg, fresh rosemary
Provided by Campbell's
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, broccoli, bell peppers, cheddar cheese, green onions, and Campbell's® Cream of Chicken Soup. Mix well.
- Place a baking sheet-size sheet of parchment paper on a large cutting board. Unroll the crescent roll dough and arrange next to one another so the long sides are touching. Press the seams together to make one large sheet of dough.
- Spoon the chicken cheese filling in a horizontal mound across the center of the crescent roll dough, leaving 4-5 inches of space above and below the filling.
- Starting from the bottom left of the dough sheet, slice a strip of dough diagonally at a 45-degree angle from the filling to the edge. Repeat every 2 inches along the bottom. Repeat with the top dough, cutting in the opposite direction from the bottom.
- Starting from the left side, fold the first dough strip on the bottom over the filling, then fold over the first dough strip on the top, crossing over the bottom strip. Repeat with the remaining strips to create a braid effect. Pinch the dough together on the left and right sides to seal in the filling.
- Use the parchment to carefully transfer the braid onto a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and rosemary. Brush the egg wash evenly over the braid.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the braid is cooked through and deep golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing with a serrated knife and serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 3 grams
BROCCOLI BRUNCH BRAID
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In medium skillet, brown sausage. Drain well set aside. Cook broccoli as directed on package. Drain set aside.Heat oven to 325°F. In large bowl, combine 1 beaten egg, flour and baking powder beat well. Stir in ricotta cheese, Cheddar cheese, mushrooms, cooked sausage and broccoli. Unroll dough into 2 long rectangles. Place on large ungreased cookie sheet with long sides overlapping 1/2-inch firmly press edges and perforations to seal. Press or roll out to form 14 x 10-inch rectangle. Spoon sausage mixture in 3 1/2-inch strip lengthwise down center of dough to within 1/4 inch of each end. Form sausage mixture into mounded shape. Make cuts 1 inch apart on longest sides of rectangle just to edge of filling. To give braided appearance, fold strips of dough at an angle halfway across filling, alternating from side to side with edges of strips slightly overlapping. Brush with beaten egg white sprinkle with caraway seed.Bake at 325° F. for 25 to 35 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 5 minutes remove from cookie sheet. Cut into slices. Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 260 Protein 12g Carbohydrate 15g Fat 16g Sodium 660mgFrom "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
CRUNCHY BROCCOLI SALAD
Growing up, I never liked broccoli, but I'm hooked on this salad's light, sweet taste. It gives broccoli a whole new look and personality. -Jessica Conrey, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, green onions and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar and sugar until blended; drizzle over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels and bacon before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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
Tips:
- For a crispy crust, use a combination of butter and olive oil to grease the baking dish.
- To prevent the braid from drying out, brush it with melted butter or olive oil before baking.
- If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to spread the butter or olive oil on the braid.
- To make sure the braid is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the braid is done.
- Let the braid cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
The broccoli brunch braid is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's perfect for a special occasion or a casual get-together. With its flaky crust, cheesy filling, and savory flavor, this braid is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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