Here’s a tasty and impressive recipe for Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Braid—a fun twist on the classic dish, wrapped in flaky crescent dough. 🥐🍗🧀
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 2 cups (~300 g) Cooked Chicken or thinly sliced cooked chicken breasts
- 6 slices Ham
- 6 slices Swiss Cheese (or Gruyère)
- 1 package (8 oz / 226 g) Crescent Roll Dough
- 1 tablespoon Butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough
- Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a baking sheet.
- If the dough is triangular, pinch seams together to form one large rectangle.
- Layer the filling
- Spread Dijon mustard lightly in the center (optional).
- Layer chicken, ham, and cheese down the center of the dough.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Braid the dough
- Cut strips (~1 inch) along both sides of the filling.
- Fold the strips over the filling in a braid pattern, alternating sides.
- Finish and bake
- Brush the braid with beaten egg and melted butter.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve
- Let cool for a few minutes, then slice into portions.
Tips
- For extra flavor, sprinkle herbs like thyme or parsley on top before baking.
- You can swap ham for prosciutto or cheese for mozzarella for a different twist.
- Serve with a side of Honey Mustard Sauce or Creamy Dijon Dip.
This crescent braid is show-stopping, cheesy, and perfect for dinner or brunch.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut version using rotisserie chicken that makes it ready in under 30 minutes.
