Ham and cheese stuffed bread braid: A savory delight!
A savory delight, this ham and cheese stuffed bread braid is golden, cheesy, and filled with savory ham, baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 slices 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large pizza dough or homemade bread dough (about 1 lb)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups diced ham
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread ham evenly down the center third of the dough. Top with mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Using a knife, cut diagonal strips along both sides of the dough (about 1 inch wide).
- Fold strips over filling alternately from left and right, creating a braided look. Tuck ends under to seal.
- Brush entire braid with beaten egg for a glossy finish.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Don’t overfill or cheese will leak out
- Seal edges tightly for neat slices
- Sprinkle extra parmesan on top before baking for crispiness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg