Spaghetti Braid

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Unravel pizza dough onto a large greased cookie sheet.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Cook ground beef in a large skillet on medium-high heat until browned.
4. 4
   Drain grease.
5. 5
   Pour in spaghetti sauce.
6. 6
   Heat to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer 510 minutes.
7. 7
   Now that pizza dough should be room temperature and easy to work with, shape it out into a large rectangle to fit the cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Down each side of dough, cut 2 inch slits with a knife or pizza cutter.
9. 9
   Pour the meat mixture down the center strip of dough, evenly.
10. 10
    Dot the cream cheese over the meat.
11. 11
    Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top.
12. 12
    Start to criss-cross each piece of dough slit, over the top of the filling to create a braid.
13. 13
    Make sure to cover any gaps/holes.
14. 14
    Melt butter in a microwavable bowl.
15. 15
    Stir in seasonings, mix well.
16. 16
    Brush butter over the top of the dough.
17. 17
    Bake for 2025 minutes or until golden brown.
18. 18
    Remove from the oven, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
19. 19
    Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing!