Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 loaf frozen bread (thawed)
  • 1 lb . ground beef or turkey
  • 1/2 c . low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/2 c . barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 c . yellow mustard
  • 1/4 c . sweet pickles (finely diced)
  • 4 slices bacon (cooked and chopped)
  • 1 c . shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 egg ((optional))
  • sesame seeds ((optional))

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • On a greased cookie sheet, roll dough out into a 12x18 rectangle. Cover with greased plastic wrap and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook beef or turkey in a large skillet.
  • Once cooked, drain grease from meat.
  • Stir together cooked meat, mayo, barbecue sauce, mustard, and pickles.
  • Remove plastic wrap from dough. Spread filling over dough down the center of the rectangle.
  • Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and cheese.
  • Cut 6 strips along each side to within 1 ½ - inches of filling and braid over filling. Tuck ends in.
  • If sprinkling with sesame seeds, mix together egg and 1 tablespoon water until well combined.
  • Brush with egg wash over the top of the braid and then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Cover with greased plastic wrap and let rest for 20 minutes.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.