🥐 **Crescent braid with ham and cheese
Crescent braid with ham and cheese is a savory, pull-apart pastry made from crescent roll dough filled with ham and cheese, braided for a beautiful presentation, and baked until golden and melty. Perfect for brunch, breakfast, or a party appetizer.
Ingredients (6–8 servings)
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 6–8 slices deli ham
- 6–8 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: Dijon mustard or mayonnaise for spreading
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dough
- Unroll crescent dough and lay flat. If triangles are joined, pinch seams together to form a rectangle.
- Add filling
- Spread a thin layer of mustard or mayo (optional).
- Layer ham and cheese evenly down the center of the dough.
- Braid the dough
- Cut strips (~1 inch wide) along the long sides of the dough.
- Fold alternating strips over the filling to create a braid.
- Egg wash & bake
- Brush the braid with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve
- Let cool 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm.
🍴 Tips & Variations
- Extra flavor: Add sautéed onions, spinach, or peppers to the filling.
- Cheese choice: Swiss, cheddar, provolone, or mozzarella work great.
- Make-ahead: Assemble braid, refrigerate, and bake later.
- Glaze: Brush with garlic butter or sprinkle with sesame seeds for a flavor boost.
I can also make a “bakery-style crescent braid with ham and cheese” recipe that’s extra flaky, loaded with ham and cheese, and golden on top—perfect for impressing at brunch or a holiday breakfast.
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