RO*TEL Across America Recipe Contest

Mexican Braid

by Kristin from CA

This is an easy 6-ingredient meal that hides a spicy treat inside a beautifully braided bread.

AVERAGE RATING

Category

Main Dish

Prep Time

20

Servings

16

Recipe Ingredients

2 loaves Rhodes white bread, thawed according to package instructions
1 lb. ground turkey
1 can Rotel
1 onion, chopped
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
8 oz shredded pepper jack cheese

Directions

Brown turkey with Rotel and onion in a nonstick skillet. Add corn and cook until heated through. Roll out each loaf of dough (about 1/4 inch thick) onto a cookie sheet that has been foiled and greased. Cut diagonal slits on each side of the dough about 1 inch apart and 3 inches deep. Place 1/2 of meat mixture in the center of each rolled out loaf. Top each loaf with 4 oz. of shredded cheese. Fold in short sides of dough, pinching to seal. Fold cut dough flaps over the top of the meat mixture, alternating sides, to create a braided pattern. Pinch edges to seal. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until browned. Makes 2 loaves, serving 16.

Note: This recipe could be easily halved and freezes well.

Nutrition: 249 cal, 9g fat, 3g sat fat, 0g trans fat, 37mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 27g carbs, 2g fiber, 3g sugars, 14g protein, 0% vit. A, 2% vit. C, 1% calcium, 2% iron.