Description
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate Italian-inspired appetizer or main dish – the scrumptious Italian Crescent Roll Sandwich Bake! This layered masterpiece combines savory deli meats, melty cheeses, and roasted vegetables, all nestled between flaky crescent roll dough. It’s a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s perfect for game day gatherings, holiday parties, or anytime you crave a hearty, flavor-packed dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans crescent rolls
- 2 cup provolone cheese slices
- 1 cup sliced ham
- 1 cup sliced salami
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
- 1 cup roasted red peppers
- 1/2 cup banana peppers (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Unroll the first can of crescent rolls and press them into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, pinching the seams together to create a solid crust.
- Layer half of the provolone cheese slices over the crescent roll crust.
- Add the sliced ham, salami, and pepperoni (if using) in an even layer. Sprinkle the roasted red peppers and banana peppers (if using) over the meats.
- Top with the remaining provolone and the mozzarella cheese slices. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the cheese layer.
- Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and carefully place them over the top of the layered ingredients, stretching and pinching the seams to create a seamless crust.
- Brush the top of the crescent roll crust with the beaten egg. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and, if desired, a few sesame seeds for a touch of crunch.
- Bake the Italian Crescent Roll Sandwich Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow the dish to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with the ingredients to suit your taste preferences. For a lighter option, you can use turkey or chicken in place of the deli meats. Cheddar or Swiss cheese can also be substituted for the provolone and mozzarella. And if you’re not a fan of banana peppers, simply omit them or swap in your favorite veggie instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg