CHICKEN & CHEDDAR MUMMY BRAID

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A hearty chicken filling is the spooky surprise inside this yummy mummy braid. Each slice is like a hot sandwich with flavors reminiscent of a classic pot pie. -Lily Rose, Ogden, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium sweet red pepper
1 large garlic clove
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 large egg white, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. For mummy eyes, cut two 1-in. circles and two 1/4-in. circles from pepper; chop remaining pepper for filling. Cut garlic crosswise into slices. Reserve 2 center slices for eyes; mince remaining garlic for filling., Place chopped pepper and minced garlic in a bowl. Stir in chicken, cheese, peas, mayonnaise and seasonings., Unroll both tubes of crescent dough onto a lightly floured 15x12-in. sheet of parchment. Press dough into a 15x12-in. rectangle, pressing perforations to seal. Spoon filling lengthwise down center third of rectangle., On each long side, cut 8 strips, about 3-1/2 in. into the center. Fold a strip from each side over filling, twisting each strip once. Repeat with remaining strips, leaving an opening toward an end for mummy's face. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. pan., For eyes, alternately stack pepper and garlic pieces and place in opening. Brush egg white over dough. Bake until golden brown and filling is heated through, 25-28 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Derrin Welsh
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious and festive.


Pavan Nadeeranga
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I'm definitely going to make this recipe again next Halloween. It's a great way to celebrate the holiday with family and friends.


Sanchit Humagain
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This recipe is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They'll love helping to braid the dough and decorate the mummy.


Basir Farman
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for an easy and festive Halloween dish.


Tommygundave
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.


Pak Gamerz
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Martin Sunday
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I would have liked the recipe to include more detailed instructions on how to braid the dough.


Desi Cook
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The chicken cheddar mummy braid was a little dry. I think I should have cooked it for a shorter amount of time.


Trenil Cummings
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Shanta Moore
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I've made this recipe a few times and it's always a hit. The chicken cheddar mummy braid is always moist and flavorful, and the crescent roll dough makes it so easy to make.


jerome matthew
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a fun and easy dish to make with kids.


mona jan mohammadi
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I added some chopped green bell pepper and onion to the chicken mixture and it gave it a nice extra flavor.


Hamse Ahmed
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I used rotisserie chicken to make this recipe and it turned out great. It saved me a lot of time and the chicken was still very moist and flavorful.


Kylie Knowles
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken cheddar mummy braid turned out looking just like the picture. It was a big hit at my party.


Pamilerinayo Mary
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


Mana Lillah
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This was the perfect Halloween dish! It was spooky and fun, and it tasted great too.


Muhammad sabir Sabir
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I'm not a fan of chicken, but I loved this recipe! The cheddar cheese and crescent roll dough made it so flavorful and delicious.


FATMA SEFU
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This recipe was a little tricky to follow, but the end result was worth it. The chicken cheddar mummy braid was delicious and looked really cool.


Salam Shily
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the cheddar cheese gave it a nice gooey texture. The braid was also very easy to make, and it looked really impressive when it was finished.


sheraz ahmed
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This chicken cheddar mummy braid was a hit at my Halloween party! It was easy to make and looked so festive.