Spice up taco night in your house with an Easy Taco Braid! Stuffed full of delicious taco meat and creamy, melted cheese, it's a great twist on a classic.
In a skillet, brown the ground beef and then drain excess fat.
Add the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
While the meat is simmering, unroll the dough onto a sheet pan and press any perforations together so it's one continuous sheet of dough.
Add the meat in a strip down the center of the dough, leaving about 2 inches on each side.
Top with cheese.
Cut the dough in 1" wide strips down both sides as shown above, using a pizza cutter.
Lift one end up and fold it over the filling and then grab the strips from the sides one at a time and cross them over the filling in a braid-like pattern. Tuck any excess dough underneath, or use it to fill any empty looking spots.
Bake at 350 for 15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with more cheese if desired. Top with your favorite taco toppings and serve with sour cream and salsa!