CAJUN PORK BRAID

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Make and share this Cajun Pork Braid recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 55m

Yield 6 slices, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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.

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