Description
This Spicy Italian Crescent Ring is a flaky, golden-brown ring filled with layers of ham, spicy pepperoni, melty cheeses, and zesty peppers. It’s an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing appetizer or quick meal, perfect for game days, parties, or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (8-count) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 5 slices provolone cheese, cut in half
- 9 oz thin-sliced deli ham
- 6 oz spicy pepperoni (or salami)
- ½ cup diced roasted red bell pepper (jarred)
- ½ cup pepperoncini or banana pepper rings
- ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prep the peppers: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Dice the roasted red bell peppers and measure out the pepperoncini rings. Place them on a paper towel and pat dry to remove excess moisture. Toss them with black pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
- Prepare the crescent dough base: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles. Arrange them in a circular pattern on a pizza stone or parchment-lined baking sheet, with the wide ends slightly overlapping in the center and the pointed ends facing outward, forming a sun-like shape.
- Layer the fillings: Start by placing halved slices of provolone cheese around the center where the dough overlaps. Lay down the folded ham slices, followed by an even layer of spicy pepperoni. Sprinkle the pepper mixture over the meats, then top everything with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Fold and seal the ring: Carefully lift each triangle’s pointed end and fold it over the filling toward the center. Tuck the ends under the ring and press gently to secure. The filling should be enclosed but slightly visible between the folds.
- Apply egg wash and bake: Lightly beat the egg and brush it over the surface of the dough for a golden, crisp finish. Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes until the crescent ring is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool, slice, and serve: Let the crescent ring rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or your favorite dip.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake on a preheated pizza stone to ensure an evenly golden crust.
- To make it vegetarian, swap out the meats for sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- If using puff pastry, bake at 400°F (200°C) for a crispier, flakier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg