Ham and Swiss Crescent Braid
Lorraine Maggio 
Manlius, New York 
$10,000 Winner in the 2000 Bake-Off(r) Contest 
Prep Time: 15 minutes (Ready in 55 minutes) 
        3/4  lb. cooked ham, chopped (2 1/4 cups)
          1  cup Green Giant Select(r) Frozen 100% Broccoli Florets, thawed*
          4  oz. (1 cup) shredded Swiss cheese
          1  (4.5-oz.) jar Green Giant(r) Sliced Mushrooms, drained
        1/2  cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
          1  tablespoon honey mustard
          2  (8-oz.) cans Pillsbury(r) Refrigerated Reduced Fat or 
               Regular Crescent Dinner Rolls
          1  egg white, beaten
          2  tablespoons slivered almonds

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Use ungreased large rectangular baking stone or 
spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine ham, 
broccoli, cheese, mushrooms, mayonnaise and mustard; mix well.

2. Unroll both cans of dough. Place dough with long sides together on ungreased 
baking stone, forming 15x12-inch rectangle. Press edges and perforations to seal.   

3. Spoon and spread ham mixture in 6-inch strip lengthwise down center of dough.  
With scissors or sharp knife, make cuts 1 1/2 inches apart on long sides of 
dough to within 1/2 inch of filling. Twisting each strip once, alternately cross 
strips over filling. Tuck short ends under; press to seal. Brush dough with 
beaten egg white; sprinkle with almonds.

4. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 28 to 33 minutes or until deep golden brown.  
Cool 5 minutes. Cut into crosswise slices.

8 servings

TIP: *To quickly thaw broccoli, place in colander or strainer; rinse with warm 
      water until thawed. Drain well.

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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING:
SERVING SIZE:  1/8 of Recipe
Calories           430        Calories from Fat    240
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                                 % DAILY VALUE
Total Fat           27 g                42%
  Saturated          7 g                35%
Cholesterol         40 mg               13%
Sodium            1270 mg               53%
Total Carbohydrate  28 g                 9%
  Dietary Fiber      1 g                 4%
  Sugars             6 g
Protein             18 g
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Vitamin A             4%          Vitamin C         4%
Calcium              15%          Iron             10%
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DIETARY EXCHANGES: 2 Starch, 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat, 5 Fat 
OR 2 Carbohydrate, 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat, 5 Fat