Description
This Italian Crescent Roll Sandwich Bake is a delicious and indulgent layered casserole featuring flaky crescent roll dough, melted cheeses, and a savory mix of deli meats and roasted red peppers. Perfect for a family meal or casual gathering, it combines gooey provolone, mozzarella, and parmesan with ham, salami, and pepperoni in a golden baked crust for an ultimate cheesy Italian-inspired comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Cheeses
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Meats
- 6 ounces deli ham
- 6 ounces hard salami
- 6 ounces pepperoni slices
Vegetables and Seasoning
- ½ cup roasted red peppers (drained and sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Other
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Nonstick spray or parchment paper for baking
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Form Base Layer: Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the baking dish, ensuring to seal all seams and corners so the dough forms a continuous crust layer.
- Add Cheese Layer: Layer half of the provolone cheese slices evenly over the dough base, covering the entire surface for a cheesy foundation.
- Layer Meats: Evenly distribute the deli ham, hard salami, and pepperoni slices over the provolone cheese layer to build rich flavor and meaty texture.
- Top with Mozzarella and Peppers: Place the mozzarella cheese slices and roasted red pepper strips on top of the meats. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning and black pepper evenly over the fillings for added flavor.
- Add Remaining Provolone: Place the remaining provolone cheese slices over the top of the filling to seal the cheesy layers within.
- Cover with Second Dough Layer: Carefully unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and lay it over the filling. Pinch and seal the edges tightly to encase the filling completely.
- Apply Egg Wash and Parmesan: Brush the top of the dough with the beaten egg to promote golden browning. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the surface for a savory crust finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let the bake cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing into squares and serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- Customize this bake by adding banana peppers or olives for extra flavor and texture.
- You can swap deli meats according to preference or dietary needs, such as turkey or cooked sausage.
- This dish reheats well and can be assembled ahead of time, then baked when ready to serve.
- Use parchment paper lining for easier cleanup and removal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
