Cheddar Chili Braid Recipes

CHEDDAR-CHILI BREAD TWISTS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat the buttermilk and cheese over low heat, stirring until cheese is melted (mixture will appear curdled). Cool to 110° to 115°. In a large bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water. Add the buttermilk mixture, eggs, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, for topping, combine cheddar cheese and chilies; set aside., Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface and divide in half. Roll each portion into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Spray one half with cooking spray. Top with cheese mixture and remaining dough., Cut into twelve 1-1/2-in. strips. Cut each strip in half and twist. Place 1 in. apart on greased foil-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm. Refrigerate any leftovers.

BACON CHEESE DOG CRESCENT BRAID

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F.
• Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Unroll the crescent dough onto the parchment paper. Cut strips down each side about one third of the way in and approximately an inch apart.
• Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar down the center of the crescent dough.
• Place the diced wieners on top of the cheese and then sprinkle the bacon bits over the wieners.
• Sprinkle the remaining cup of shredded cheddar on top.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper over the cheese.
• Pull the strips of dough from the sides over the filling overlapping them where the meet in the middle.
• Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake until the crescent dough is golden brown all across the top. 18- 20 minutes.
• While the crescent braid is cooking heat up the chili in the microwave or on the stove top.
• When the crescent braid is done cooking, slice it and pour some chili over each piece immediately before serving.
• Enjoy!

CHEDDAR CHILI SOUP

Steps:

• In saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
• Cook onion until soft.
• Add garlic, jalapeno pepper, chili powder and cumin.
• Continue cooking for about 2 minutes.
• Add potatoes and stock; bring to boil.
• Cover and cook for about 15 minutes.
• Add 1/2 of the kidney beans.
• Transfer to blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
• Return mixture to saucepan over medium heat.
• Add 2 cups of the cheese, remaining kidney beans, milk, corn, salt and pepper.
• Cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.
• Garnish with green onion and rest of cheese.

CHICKEN & CHEDDAR MUMMY BRAID

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. For mummy eyes, cut two 1-in. circles and two 1/4-in. circles from pepper; chop remaining pepper for filling. Cut garlic crosswise into slices. Reserve 2 center slices for eyes; mince remaining garlic for filling., Place chopped pepper and minced garlic in a bowl. Stir in chicken, cheese, peas, mayonnaise and seasonings., Unroll both tubes of crescent dough onto a lightly floured 15x12-in. sheet of parchment. Press dough into a 15x12-in. rectangle, pressing perforations to seal. Spoon filling lengthwise down center third of rectangle., On each long side, cut 8 strips, about 3-1/2 in. into the center. Fold a strip from each side over filling, twisting each strip once. Repeat with remaining strips, leaving an opening toward an end for mummy's face. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. pan., For eyes, alternately stack pepper and garlic pieces and place in opening. Brush egg white over dough. Bake until golden brown and filling is heated through, 25-28 minutes.

CHEDDAR CHILI BRAID

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the contents of the roll mix and yeast packets; stir in the water, one egg, cheddar cheese and chilies. Turn onto a floured surface; knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes., Divide into thirds. Shape each into a 14-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Beat remaining egg; brush over dough. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack.

ANITA'S SLOW COOKED CHILI IN CHEDDAR BOWLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
• To make the chili:*
• Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook 5 minutes, until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover and simmer 20 minutes.
• For the bread bowls: Divide dough into 4 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball. Place balls on prepared baking sheet, top with shredded cheese and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and when cool enough to handle, cut a small portion from the top of each ball (reserve cut-out piece for another use). Press into the center, making a bowl for the chili. Spoon in chili into the bread bowls and top with desired toppings.

CHILI CHEESE BRAID

Steps:

• Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Roll loaf or combined dinner rolls into a 12x16-inch rectangle. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest 10-15 minutes. Remove wrap and pour chili lengthwise in a 4-inch strip down center of dough. Top with green onions, green pepper and cheese. Make cuts 1 1/2-inches apart on long sides of dough to within 1/2-inch of filling. Begin braid by folding top and bottom strips toward filling. Then braid strips left over right, right over left. Finish by pulling last strip over and tucking under braid. Lift braid with both hands and place on a large sprayed baking sheet. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise 30 minutes. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly to serve.

CHEDDAR CHILI BRAID

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine contents of roll mix and yeast packet; stir in water, one egg, cheddar cheese and chilies. Turn onto a floured surface; knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Divide into thirds. Shape each into a 14-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Beat remaining egg; brush over dough. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack.