I love this bread/sandwich. It makes a perfect lunch with a cup of soup, but it’s also great finger food for a party, or the perfect addition to any brunch menu. It’s also great to wrap up and throw in your child’s lunchbox.
Broccoli Chicken Cheddar Bread
I love this bread/sandwich. It makes a perfect lunch with a cup of soup, but it’s also great finger food for a party, or the perfect addition to any brunch menu. It’s also great to wrap up and throw in your child’s lunchbox.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 682kcal
Ingredients
for the bechamel:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
- a pinch nutmeg
- to tast salt and pepper
- 1 cup parmesan - grated
for the bread:
- 1 pastry dough
- 2 cups chicken - cooked and cubed
- 2 cups cheddar cheese - shredded
- 2 cups broccoli - florets cut into small pieces
- 1 egg - beaten with 1 tbsp water
Instructions
for the bechamel:
- In a medium, heavy bottomed sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat. When the butter is melted, use a whisk to whisk in the flour. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Increase the heat to high, and gradually whisk in the milk. Add the nutmeg and salt and pepper, and cook - stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and is very smooth, then stir in the parmesan cheese and remove from heat.
for the bread:
- Preheat the oven to 375 F and spread the pastry dough on a prepared baking sheet - making a large rectangle.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken, cheddar, and broccoli together with the behcamel.
- Spread the chicken mixture down the center of the pastry dough, leaving about 5 inches of dough on each side.
- Use a sharp knife to cut angled strips in the dough down each side, starting about 1 inch from where the filling ends. Fold the strips up over the filling in a criss-cross pattern to form a braid.
- Brush the egg wash over the top, and bake for about 30 - 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 682kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1177mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1253IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 820mg | Iron: 4mg
Deborah
what do you mean by pastry dough? Like Phyllo or like pie crust dough?