Braided Pizza Loaf Recipe

Name: Braided Pizza Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed; 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; Melted butter

Servings: persons

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Melted butter

1
Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Cool completely. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Place on a greased
4
. Spread filling lengthwise down center third of rectangle. Sprinkle cheeses over filling.
5
On each long side, cut 1-1/2-in.-wide strips about 2-1/2 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Brush with butter.
6
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

515

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed, 1 pound ground beef, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Braided Pizza Loaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Braided Pizza Loaf

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Variations & substitutions

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