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Spicy Italian Crescent Ring

Spicy Italian Crescent Ring: Your Next Crowd-Pleasing Delight

This Spicy Italian Crescent Ring is a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer, perfect for entertaining guests with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 tube Crescent Roll Dough Refrigerated for easy assembly
For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Spicy Brown Mustard or Dijon Substitute with regular mustard for milder flavor
  • 8 slices Provolone Cheese Swap for mozzarella if desired
  • 4 ounces Spicy Salami Replace with mild salami or pepperoni for less heat
  • 4 ounces Hot Capicola or Spicy Ham Replace with ham or omit for a lighter option
  • 4 ounces Pepperoni Skip or add more salami for a vegetarian alternative
  • 1 cup Sliced Pepperoncini Use mild banana peppers for a gentler taste
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat; omit for a more soothing flavor
For Topping
  • 1 large Egg For brushing on before baking
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Substitute with Romano cheese if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Italian Seasoning Feel free to use substitute herbs if needed

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Open the tube of crescent roll dough and carefully separate it into triangles. Arrange these triangles in a circular pattern on your prepared baking sheet.
  3. Spread a thin layer of spicy brown mustard or Dijon over the base of the dough.
  4. Layer provolone cheese slices, spicy salami, capicola, and pepperoni over the mustard, and scatter sliced pepperoncini on top.
  5. Bring the pointed ends of the crescent rolls over the filling and tuck them under the ring to seal everything inside.
  6. Whisk a large egg in a small bowl and brush it generously over the assembled ring. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and dried Italian seasoning over the top.
  7. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the dough turns golden brown.
  8. Remove the ring from the oven, let it cool for about 5 minutes, and serve warm alongside marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for 30 minutes prior to baking for a flakier texture. Avoid sogginess by layering cheese beneath the vegetables and meats.

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