EASY TACO BRAID RECIPE (+VIDEO)

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble ground beef. Drain excess grease.
• Add the taco seasoning and water and mix until well incorporated.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 - 7 minutes until thickened.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place the refrigerated pizza dough on a large piece of parchment paper and roll out the dough so that it measures 10 X 15 inches.
• With a pizza cutter (or sharp knife), make slices (1 -1/2 inch thick and 3 inches long) along both long sides of the dough.
• Place refried beans into microwave-safe bowl and microwave for about 45 seconds until soft enough to spread.
• Evenly spread refried beans down the center of the dough.
• Top beans with seasoned ground beef down the center of the dough.
• Evenly spread salsa on top of ground beef.
• Then add Borden® Cheese Mild Cheddar Shreds and diced tomato.
• Beginning at one end of the braid, fold the end up and wrap the first two slices over to secure it.
• Repeat the wrapping with the remaining slices just until the last two.
• Fold the remaining end up and wrap the last two slices over it to secure.
• Gently brush the top and side with the melted butter.
• Carefully transfer the parchment onto a large, rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, until golden brown.
• Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
• Cover with chopped lettuce and tomato, if desired.
• Serve with sour cream and taco sauce.