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italian hero crescent ring

Sizzling Italian Hero Crescent Ring

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This impressive Italian-inspired crescent ring combines flaky pastry with layers of cured meats, provolone cheese, and tangy peppers. Perfect for entertaining, this showstopper appetizer looks gourmet but requires minimal effort to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 pound deli sliced ham
  • 1/3 pound deli sliced hot salami
  • 1/2 cup hot pepper rings from a jar, well-drained
  • 2 (8 ounce) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls cans
  • 1/4 pound deli sliced capicola
  • 8 slices provolone cheese halved
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers from a jar, well-drained

Equipment

  • 12-inch pizza pan
  • Cutting board
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Unroll the crescent dough and separate into 8 rectangles (4 from each can), keeping the perforated triangles together to form rectangles.
  3. Arrange rectangles in a ring on an ungreased 12-inch pizza pan, with short sides forming a circle in the center. The dough will overlap and about half of each rectangle will hang over the edge of the pan.
  4. Spread the roasted red peppers toward the center of the ring.
  5. Layer half of the provolone cheese slices over the peppers.
  6. Add layers of hot salami, ham, and capicola.
  7. Distribute the hot pepper rings evenly over the meats.
  8. Top with the remaining provolone cheese.
  9. Fold the overhanging dough up and over the filling, tucking the ends under the dough in the center to secure it, creating a braided effect.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the dough is golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
  11. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal

Notes

Make sure to thoroughly drain the jarred peppers to prevent a soggy crust. For a milder version, substitute regular salami for hot and use mild pepper rings instead of hot ones. This ring can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
For a complete meal, serve with a simple arugula salad dressed with lemon and olive oil or a light tomato soup.

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