Ham & Swiss Crescent Braid

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 5

Delicious Ham & Swiss Crescent Braid recipe for your dinner

by The Chefin Dinner

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3/4 lb ham , chopped
	1 cup frozen broccoli ( thawed )
	1 cup shredded swiss cheese
	1 can sliced mushrooms ( drained )
	1/2 cup mayonnaise or 1/2 cup salad dressing
	1 tablespoon honey mustard
	2 cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
	1 egg white , beaten

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

647

Sugar

Fat

45g

This Ham & Swiss Crescent Braid is a fun and tasty twist on the traditional ham and cheese sandwich. The golden, flaky crescent roll dough is filled with savory ham, cheese, and broccoli, making it a satisfying and delicious meal that will please the whole family. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want to whip up something quick and easy, but still delicious and satisfying. It is also a great option for potlucks or parties, as it can easily be made ahead of time and reheated when needed.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	In a large bowl, combine the chopped ham, thawed broccoli, shredded Swiss cheese, and sliced mushrooms.
3.	In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the honey mustard until well combined.
4.	Add the mayonnaise mixture to the ham and cheese mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
5.	On a greased baking sheet, lay out the crescent rolls in a rectangular shape, slightly overlapping the edges to seal them together.
6.	Spoon the ham and cheese mixture down the center of the crescent rolls.
7.	Use a sharp knife to cut diagonally on each side of the filling into 1-inch strips.
8.	Fold each strip over the filling at a slight angle to create a braided effect.
9.	Brush the beaten egg white over the top of the crescent braid.
10.	Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.

PROS

This Ham & Swiss Crescent Braid is an easy and delicious dinner option that is perfect for any day of the week.

The combination of ham, cheese, and broccoli is both savory and satisfying.

CONS

The recipe calls for pre-packaged refrigerated crescent rolls, which may not be the healthiest option to use for the recipe.

Also mayonnaise and salad dressings can be high in calories and fat and should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe provides a healthy dose of protein from the ham and cheese, as well as some vitamins and fiber from the broccoli.
It is also an easy way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet.
However, this dish may be high in fat and sodium, depending on the ingredients used.