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Italian Crescent Ring

This golden, cheesy, and savory ring is made with buttery crescent roll dough, stuffed with Italian meats, cheeses, and a touch of marinara, then baked to perfection. The aroma that fills your kitchen as it bakes is irresistible—think warm, melted cheese, savory Italian spices, and a hint of garlic.
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Course: Appetizer, Baking, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz thinly sliced salami
  • 9 oz thinly sliced deli ham
  • 6 slices provolone cheese cut in half
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers sliced
  • ½ cup pepperoncini rings
  • 2 cans 8 oz each crescent roll dough
  • 1 egg large, beaten
  • ¼ tsp black pepper plus more for sprinkling
  • Italian seasoning for sprinkling

Method
 

Preheat & Prepare Pan:
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a large round pizza pan or line it with parchment paper.
Shape the Dough:
  1. Unroll both cans of crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangles. Arrange the triangles in a circular pattern on the pan. The wide ends should overlap at the center, forming the inner circle, and the pointed ends should fan outward like the rays of a sun.
Prepare the Filling:
  1. In a small bowl, combine the pepperoncini rings, roasted red peppers, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
Assemble the Ring:
  1. On the wide end of each dough triangle (near the center), place half a slice of provolone cheese. Layer the ham, then the salami, followed by the pepper mixture and shredded mozzarella.
Fold the Dough:
  1. Fold the pointed ends of the dough over the filling and tuck them under the center circle, enclosing the ingredients completely.
Add Egg Wash & Seasoning:
  1. Brush the top of the ring with the beaten egg. Sprinkle with additional black pepper and Italian seasoning to taste.
Bake:
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and cooked through.
Serve:
  1. Let the ring cool for a few minutes, then slice like a pizza and serve warm.
  2. Enjoy!