Shelly's Recipe

BROCCOLI, HAM AND CHEESE BRAID

Category: Sandwiches

1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed and risen
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
6 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried basil
1 cup cubed ham
10 oz package frozen broccoli, thawed, drained and chopped
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
1 tsp lemon juice
1 egg, beaten
Sesame seeds

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and pepper. Stir and cook until vegetables are tender. Beat together eggs with milk, salt and basil. Stir in ham. Pour egg mixture over vegetables and scramble until eggs are thickened, but still moist. Remove from heat and set aside. In medium bowl, toss together broccoli, cheese and lemon juice. Set aside.

Spray board or counter. Roll dough into a 12x18-inch rectangle. Using a clean ruler, mark dough into 2-inch strips horizontally. Spoon egg mixture down center of braid and top with broccoli mixture.

Make cuts on sides from filling to dough edges. Braid dough over filling. Support braid with both hands and place on large sprayed baking sheet. Brush with egg and sprinkle with seeds. Bake at 350 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly and slice to serve.