Cheesy Ham Braid Recipe

Name: Cheesy Ham Braid
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) hot roll mix; 1 cup warm water (120u00b0 to 130u00b0); 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 2 cups chopped fully cooked ham; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup (8 ounces) ricotta cheese; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 large egg white; 1 tablespoon cold water

Servings: persons

1 package (16 ounces) hot roll mix
1 cup warm water (120u00b0 to 130u00b0)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cups chopped fully cooked ham
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon cold water

1
In a large bowl, combine the contents of the roll mix and yeast packets. Stir in the warm water, egg and 1 tablespoon butter. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes; set aside.
2
In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in remaining butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in ham, cheeses and parsley.
3
On a greased
4
, roll dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Spoon ham mixture lengthwise down the center of dough. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips about 2 in into the center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes or until almost doubled.
5
In a small bowl, beat egg white and cold water; brush over dough. Bake at 375u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

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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 package (16 ounces) hot roll mix, 1 cup warm water (120u00b0 to 130u00b0), 1 large egg, lightly beaten, 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Ham Braid falls under the General 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.

Cheesy Ham Braid

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