Cheesy Beef & Bacon Braid (Braided Cheeseburger Loaf)
Ingredients
For the Dough (choose one):
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
or
1 homemade bread dough (about 500–600 g), rolled into a large rectangle
For the Filling:
600 g ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp oil or butter
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
1 tsp onion powder or 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
100–150 g shredded cheddar cheese (or slices)
4–6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
½ cup chopped pickles or chopped green peppers (optional)
Sesame seeds for topping (optional)
For Brushing:
1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water
Optional Cheese Dip:
1 cup shredded cheddar
⅓ cup milk or cream
1 tsp butter
Paprika or chili powder (optional)
Salt & pepper
Instructions
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