Description
This Italian Crescent Roll Sandwich Bake is a savory and satisfying layered casserole featuring ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, and roasted red peppers, all nestled between layers of flaky crescent roll dough. Baked to a golden perfection and seasoned with Italian herbs, it makes for an easy, crowd-pleasing main course perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or casual lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
Meat and Cheese
- ½ lb sliced deli ham
- ½ lb sliced salami
- ½ lb sliced pepperoni
- ½ lb sliced provolone cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings
- ½ cup roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
- ¼ cup sliced banana peppers or pepperoncini (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Other
- 2 large eggs
- Nonstick cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Form Base Layer: Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Make sure to seal the seams well to create a solid, even crust.
- Layer Meats and Cheese: Evenly spread half of the sliced ham, salami, pepperoni, and provolone cheese over the crescent dough base.
- Add Peppers: Distribute the drained and sliced roasted red peppers over the meat and cheese layers. If using, add the sliced banana peppers or pepperoncini evenly as well.
- Repeat Layers: Layer the remaining ham, salami, pepperoni, and provolone cheese on top of the peppers.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the two large eggs with Italian seasoning and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Evenly pour the egg and seasoning mixture over the layered fillings, ensuring it seeps into the layers for added flavor and binding.
- Add Top Layer: Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully place it over the entire filling, sealing the seams and edges thoroughly to enclose the filling completely.
- Top and Bake: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let the bake cool for about 10 minutes to set. Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with different meats like turkey or cheeses such as mozzarella for variety.
- This bake is delicious served warm or at room temperature, making it ideal for potlucks or packed lunches.
- Sealing the crescent dough seams properly is key to preventing leaks during baking.
- Optional banana peppers add a nice tangy kick but can be omitted if preferred.
