Description
Antipasto Squares are a savory Italian-inspired appetizer featuring layers of deli meats, cheeses, roasted peppers, and pepperoncini sandwiched between golden, crispy crescent roll dough. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, these squares offer a delicious combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 8oz tubes crescent roll dough
Meats and Cheeses
- ¼ lb deli ham sliced
- ¼ lb hard salami sliced
- ¼ lb pepperoni sliced
- 8 oz provolone cheese sliced
- ¼ lb mozzarella cheese sliced
Vegetables and Extras
- 1 12oz can roasted red bell peppers sliced thin
- ½ cup jarred pepperoncini peppers drained
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Assemble Bottom Dough Layer: Unroll one tube of crescent roll dough into the prepared baking dish, pinching the seams together to form one solid layer. Brush the dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season evenly with salt, black pepper, and half of the dried oregano (½ tablespoon).
- Add Meat and Cheese Layers: Layer the sliced ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese, roasted red bell peppers, and pepperoncini peppers evenly over the dough base.
- Top with Second Dough Layer: Unroll the second tube of crescent roll dough over the layered ingredients, carefully pinching the seams together to seal the filling inside.
- Season and Add Finishing Touches: Brush the top layer of dough with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and the remaining ½ tablespoon of oregano over the surface. Finish by sprinkling the grated parmesan cheese evenly on top.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the crescent roll dough is golden brown and crispy. If the crust becomes too dark before the baking time is complete, cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and allow the antipasto squares to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps the layers set for easier handling.
Notes
- Use well-drained pepperoncini peppers to avoid excess moisture making the dough soggy.
- You can substitute the provolone and mozzarella with other melting cheeses if preferred.
- To make the squares spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the seasoning.
- Allow the antipasto squares to cool completely before storing to keep them from becoming soggy.
- Serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
