Ingredients

  • 12 Rhodes Dinner Rolls or 1 Loaf Rhodes Bread Dough, thawed to room temperature
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/2 medium size onion, chopped
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 2 medium size tomatoes, diced
  • 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup olives, sliced
  • sour cream and salsa, if desired

Method

  • Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Roll combined rolls or loaf into a 12x16-inch rectangle.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let rest.
  • Brown ground beef, onion and taco seasoning together and drain.
  • Set aside to cool slightly. Stir tomatoes, cheese and olives into the meat mixture.
  • Remove wrap from dough.
  • Spoon mixture lengthwise in a 4-inch strip down center of dough.
  • Make cuts 1 1/2-inches apart on long sides of dough to within 1/2-inch of filling.
  • Begin braid by folding top & 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.
  • Serve warm with sour cream and salsa, if desire