Crescent Tuna Braid

Submitted by kerrysdancin

"Recipe I found eons ago on a Pillsbury Cresent Rolls package. Still turn friends on to it. =)"

 

• Ready In: 47mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 1 (9 ounce) can solid light tuna, drained
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup light mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons dill relish
• 1 diced roma tomato
• 1 (8 ounce) can pillsbury reduced-fat crescent rolls
• 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine tuna, eggs, mayonnaise, onion, dill pickle (or relish) and diced tomato.
3. Separate dough into 2 long rectangles.
4. Place on ungreased baking sheet with long sides overlapping 1/2 inch ; press center seam and pinch perforations together to form one large rectangle (approx. 13.5" x 8.5").
5. Spoon tuna mixture lengthwise down center of dough. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over filling.
6. Cut slits 1" apart on each side of rectangle from filling to edge.
7. To give braided appearance, fold strips of dough across filling, alternating from side to side.
8. Bake for 17 to 20 min or until golden brown. Remove from oven; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and sesame seeds.
9. Garnish with parsley sprig.

Reviews

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Have made this recipe for years and it's my husband's favorite of my quick and easy meals. Since I'm a vegetarian I make a second braid substituting broccoli and tofu in place of the tuna. I've also used other fillings like spinach and feta, broccoli and chicken... so many options but the tuna is always the best.