This Tuna Crescent Roll Braid is a warm, savory bake with creamy tuna salad, smoky gouda, and a golden crescent roll crust. It's an easy family friendly recipe that works for dinner or as an appetizer.
I love how this recipe brings back memories of family gatherings when a simple tuna salad was turned into something special. If you enjoy my Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Strudel, then this crescent roll braid will be another one to add to your favorites.
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- Why You'll Love This Tuna Crescent Roll Braid
- Key Ingredients for Tuna Braid
- Ingredient Substitutions
- Variations on Tuna Crescent Roll Braid
- Tips for Perfect Crescent Roll Tuna Braid
- How to Store and Reheat
- Serving Suggestions for Easy crescent Roll Recipes
- More Crescent Roll Meals You'll Love
- 📖 Recipe
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Why You'll Love This Tuna Crescent Roll Braid
Easy dinner: made with simple pantry ingredients and refrigerated crescent roll dough.
Full of flavor: creamy tuna flling with smoky gouda and scallions.
Family favorite: serves well for lunch, dinner, or party trays.
Key Ingredients for Tuna Braid
- Tuna fish: canned tuna makes this recipe quick and protein-packed.
- Hard boiled eggs: add texture and heartiness to the filling.
- Mayonnaise: gives the tuna salad its creamy base.
- Scallions: bring a mild onion flavor and fresh garnish.
- Dill pickle relish: adds tang to the filling.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Swap smoked gouda for cheddar or mozzarella.
- Use puff pastry instead of crescent roll dough.
- Try Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise for a lighter option.
Variations on Tuna Crescent Roll Braid
- Add a little heat with diced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Mix in chopped celery for extra crunch in the tuna filling.
- Sprinkle parmesan and sesame seeds on top for a crispier finish.
Tips for Perfect Crescent Roll Tuna Braid
- Drain well and pat tuna dry with paper towels before mixing for less soggy filling.
- Don't overfill the dough. Leave space at the edges so it seals neatly.
- Bake until golden brown and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until warmed through. If you prefer, use an air fryer at 325°F for about 5 minutes, until warm.
Serving Suggestions for Easy crescent Roll Recipes
This tuna crescent roll braid pairs perfectly with a light bowl of Vegetarian Minestrone soup or a fresh Amish Broccoli Cauliflower Salad. For dessert, finish the meal with my Fresh Strawberry Cream Pie.
More Crescent Roll Meals You'll Love
If you enjoy easy meals wrapped in dough, you'll love my Butternut Squash Galette, Buffalo Chicken Calzone, Chicken Turnovers, and Rhubarb Cheese Danish.
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📖 Recipe
Tuna Crescent Roll Braid
Equipment
- mixing bowl
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Ingredients
- 5 ounces canned tuna fish , drained well
- 2 large hard boiled eggs chopped
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup scallions chopped
- 2 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 8 ounce crescent roll sheet
- 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
- 1 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the tuna fish, hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise, scallions, and dill pickle.
- Roll the crescent roll dough into 1 long rectangle. Place on parchment lined baking sheet. Cut 1" thick and 4" wide strips down each side of crescent roll dough.
- Place the tuna filling down the center of the crescent roll dough. Fold strips across the dough to give the appearance of a braid. Bake 17 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with cheddar cheese and the green part of the scallion.
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