Best 8 Cheddar Chili Braid Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Cheddar Chili Braid, where flavors intertwine to create a symphony of taste. This delectable dish, presented in a unique braided form, combines the comforting warmth of chili with the gooey goodness of melted cheddar cheese, all wrapped in a golden-brown, flaky crust. Prepare to embark on a flavor-filled adventure as we guide you through the steps of crafting this mouthwatering masterpiece, along with variations to suit every palate. From a classic chili filling to a vegetarian-friendly option and even a spicy rendition, this comprehensive guide will equip you to create the perfect Cheddar Chili Braid for any occasion.

Recipes featured in this article:

- Classic Cheddar Chili Braid: Experience the timeless flavors of a traditional chili braid, featuring a hearty chili filling brimming with ground beef, beans, and a blend of spices, all enveloped in a fluffy yeast dough.


- Vegetarian Cheddar Chili Braid: Delight in a meatless marvel with our vegetarian chili braid. Tender vegetables, such as bell peppers, corn, and black beans, come together in a flavorful chili, while the cheddar cheese and flaky crust add a delightful richness.


- Spicy Cheddar Chili Braid: Ignite your taste buds with our spicy chili braid. This fiery version takes the classic chili filling up a notch with the addition of jalapeños and cayenne pepper, creating a tantalizing heat that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHILI CHEESE BRAID



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Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 loaf Rhodes Bread Dough or 12 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
1 (16-ounce) can chili
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Roll loaf or combined dinner rolls into a 12x16-inch rectangle. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest 10-15 minutes. Remove wrap and pour chili lengthwise in a 4-inch strip down center of dough. Top with green onions, green pepper and cheese. Make cuts 1 1/2-inches apart on long sides of dough to within 1/2-inch of filling. Begin braid by folding top and bottom strips toward filling. Then braid strips left over right, right over left. Finish by pulling last strip over and tucking under braid. Lift braid with both hands and place on a large sprayed baking sheet. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise 30 minutes. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly to serve.

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CHEDDAR AND CHILE BEER BREAD



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This bread is always a hit for gifts. My friends and family love this bread and its gone in a flash. It is easy to put together too. Can't remember where I found the recipe though.

Provided by Marsha D.

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups self rising flour
2 -3 tablespoons sugar
1 (12 ounce) can Budweiser beer
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (4 ounce) can ortega diced green chilies
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Grease lightly a 9x5 loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir flour,sugar,beer,cheese and chilies together.
  • Spread into greased pan evenly.
  • Pour melted butter over top Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • NOTE: Check to see if a fork,knife or toothpick comes out clean when inserted to see if bread is done.

CHEDDAR CHILI BRAID



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Hot roll mix gives me a head start when making this savory bread. I usually make it with a big pot of chili and serve thick warm slices for 'dunking'.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package hot roll mix
1 cup warm water (120 to 130 degrees F)
2 large eggs eggs
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons canned chopped green chiles, drained
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine contents of roll mix and yeast packet; stir in water, one egg, cheddar cheese and chilies. Turn onto a floured surface; knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Divide into thirds. Shape each into a 14-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Beat remaining egg; brush over dough. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 410.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CHILI CHEESE BRAID



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Number Of Ingredients 5

1 loaf Rhodes Bread Dough , thawed and risen
1 (108-ounce) can chili
1/4 cup , chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Spray board or counter. Roll dough into a 12 x 18-inch rectangle. With a clean ruler, gently mark a 4-inch space down the center. Then mark dough into 2-inch strips horizontally. Pour chili down the center of the dough. Top with green onions, green peppers and cheese. Make cuts on marked lines from filling to dough edges. Begin by folding strips left over right, right over left. Fold bottom end towards filling and finish by stretching last strip and tucking under. Support braid with both hands and place on a sprayed baking sheet. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise 30 minutes. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Garnish with more cheese while still hot, if desired.

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CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI BRAID



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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

2 cups diced, cooked chicken meat
1 cup fresh broccoli, chopped
½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 clove crushed garlic
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
¼ cup diced onion
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls
1 egg white, beaten

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

CHEESE BREAD BRAID



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This is a super simple and very tasty cheesy braid. Serve with a pasta dinner or alone as a yummy appetizer. Tastes great alone or dipped in pizza sauce.

Provided by FrackFamily5 CACT

Categories     Yeast Bread

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon oregano
garlic salt to taste
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Rub bread dough with olive oil on all sides and place between 2 pieces of parchment paper. Roll dough into an 8x12-inch rectangle.
  • Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, make 7 cuts on a slight angle down towards the middle of the dough. Repeat on the other side, leaving about 4 inches in the middle for the filling.
  • Mix together mozzarella cheese, butter, oregano, and garlic salt in a bowl for the filling. Spread filling down along the middle of the dough.
  • Starting at the bottom, take the right strip and gently pull up towards the middle; then take the left and pinch together with the folded right strip. Repeat with all the dough strips.
  • Brush braid with beaten egg and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and coarse salt. Transfer braid onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 59.6 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 642.9 mg

CHEESY CHILI



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My six grandchildren enjoy feasting on big bowls of this zesty chili. It's so creamy and tasty you can even serve it as a dip at parties. -Codie Ray, Tallulah, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds Velveeta, cubed
Optional: Sour cream, sliced jalapeno pepper, chopped tomato and minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onions and garlic until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, chiles and pepper; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve immediately. If desired, top with sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes and cilantro. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers; it may be frozen for up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 1166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

EASY CHEESY CHILI RECIPE



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If you love cheese and chili, this is for you and me! Also the best thing I love in a recipe is...easy and tasty. This has everything I look for in a chili! Found this recipe on Taste Of Home submitted by Codie Ray. This is a great comfort food on a cold night! Can cut the recipe in half. *you can even serve it as a dip at...

Provided by Tammy T

Categories     Chili

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lb ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1/2 tsp pepper
2 lb process cheese (velveeta)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onions and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, chilies and pepper; bring to a boil.
  • 2. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted.
  • 3. Serve immediately or allow to cool before freezing. **May be frozen for up to 3 months.

Tips:

  • Prep the Ingredients: Before starting, ensure all ingredients are measured and ready. Shred the cheddar cheese and chop the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño finely.
  • Use Fresh Yeast: Use fresh active dry yeast for the best results. Ensure it is not expired, or the dough may not rise properly.
  • Activate the Yeast: When activating the yeast, use warm water (around 105-115°F) and a pinch of sugar to help it activate properly.
  • Knead the Dough Properly: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for at least 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. This will help develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in a chewy bread.
  • First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Shape the Braid: After the first rise, divide the dough into three equal parts. Roll each part into a long rope, then braid them together. Place the braid in a greased loaf pan.
  • Second Rise: Cover the loaf pan with plastic wrap and let the dough rise again in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until puffy.
  • Bake: Brush the top of the braid with melted butter and bake it in a preheated oven at 375°F for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 190°F.
  • Make the Chili Filling: While the bread is baking, prepare the chili filling. In a large pot, brown the ground beef, drain any excess grease, then add the remaining chili ingredients.
  • Assemble and Serve: Once the bread and chili are ready, carefully slice the bread horizontally and fill it with the chili. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Cheddar Chili Braid!

Conclusion:

This Cheddar Chili Braid is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will surely impress your family and friends. The soft and fluffy bread, the savory chili filling, and the melted cheddar cheese create a perfect harmony of taste. Whether you serve it as a main dish or a side, this recipe is sure to be a hit. So, gather your ingredients, follow the step-by-step instructions, and indulge in this mouthwatering dish that combines the best of both worlds – bread and chili!

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