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Broccoli Brunch Braid

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 8
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Broccoli is just one of the savoury ingredients bundled inside this breaded braid, making it a delicious choice for brunch-time guests.
Created Apr 24, 2018
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb (250 g) bulk pork sausage
  • 2 cups frozen broccoli cuts
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 can (8 count) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescents
  • 1 egg white, beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed

Steps

  • 1
    In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain; set aside. Cook broccoli as directed on package. Drain; set aside.
  • 2
    Heat oven to 325°F. In large bowl, mix 1 beaten egg, flour and baking powder; beat well with spoon. Stir in ricotta cheese, Cheddar cheese, mushrooms, cooked sausage and broccoli.
  • 3
    Unroll dough; separate into 2 long rectangles. Place on ungreased large baking sheet, with long sides overlapping 1/2 inch; firmly press perforations and edges to seal. Press or roll to form 14x10-inch rectangle. Place on ungreased large baking sheet, with long sides overlapping 1/2 inch. Press or roll to form 14x10-inch rectangle.
  • 4
    Spoon sausage mixture in 3 1/2-inch-wide strip lengthwise down centre of rectangle 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 with edges of strips slightly overlapping, alternating from side to side. Brush with beaten egg white; sprinkle with caraway seed.
  • 5
    Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from baking sheet. Cut into slices.

Nutrition Information

260 Calories, 16g Total Fat, 12g Protein, 520mg Total Carbs, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings
Calories
260
Total Fat
16g
Saturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1.5g
Cholesterol
55mg
Sodium
520mg
Total Carbs
520mg
Dietary Fiber
1g
Sugars
3g
Protein
12g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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