Cajun Pork Braid Recipe

Name: Cajun Pork Braid
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lean pork; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped; 1 minced garlic clove; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed; 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (scallions); 2 tablespoons minced parsley; 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls; 1 egg, beaten

Servings: persons

1 lb ground lean pork
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 minced garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (scallions)
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 egg, beaten

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["Preheat oven 350 degrees.", "In large skillet, brown pork and drain.", "Add onions, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, salt and pepper.", "Cook over low heat for 5 minutes.", "Add cream cheese, green onion, and parsley. Stir until cream cheese is melted and blended; cool completely.", "Unroll dough onto lightly greased cookie sheet and firmly press perforations to seal. This can be done on a greased piece of foil to fit cookie sheet.", "With floured rolling pin, roll dough into a 12""x10"" rectangle.", "Spoon pork down center, leaving 1"" on both (short) ends and 3"" on both (long) sides.", "Cut dough on each long side of filling into fourteen 3/4"" diagonal strips, 2"" long. This can be done with kitchen shears.", "Brush beaten egg over dough strips.", "Fold ends of dough over filling.", "Lay dough strips alternately over filling, forming a roll resembling a braid.", "Brush exterior dough with remaining egg.", "Bake 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown."]

460

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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 lb ground lean pork, 1/2 cup onion, chopped, 1/2 cup celery, chopped, 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cajun Pork Braid 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.

Cajun Pork Braid

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