Description
Layered Italian Sub Squares bring classic sandwich flavors into a shareable party-style appetizer. Packed with salami, ham, provolone, and pepperoncini, this crowd-pleasing dish delivers bold Mediterranean-inspired comfort that you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats and Cheeses:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sliced provolone cheese
- 0.25 pound (113 grams) sliced deli pepperoni
- 0.25 pound (113 grams) sliced deli ham
- 0.25 pound (113 grams) sliced Genoa salami
Base:
- 2 cans crescent roll dough sheets
Vegetables and Toppings:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) roasted red bell peppers, drained and sliced
- 0.5 cup canned sliced pepperoncini, drained
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon prepared pesto
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Carefully unfurl one sheet of crescent dough, pressing it evenly into the prepared pan, ensuring it climbs slightly up the sides to create a sturdy base.
- Create the first flavor layer by arranging half of the provolone cheese across the dough, followed by a colorful arrangement of pepperoni, ham, and salami.
- Scatter roasted red peppers and tangy pepperoncini over the meat layer, then complete the filling with the remaining provolone cheese.
- Drape the second crescent dough sheet over the filling, meticulously sealing the edges by pinching them together to lock in the ingredients.
- Whisk together egg, pesto, and parmesan to create a golden, herb-infused glaze, then brush this mixture generously across the top dough layer.
- Cover the dish with greased aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dough to cook through.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until the surface turns a rich, appetizing golden brown.
- Allow the Italian sub squares to rest and cool for 10 minutes before slicing, which helps the layers set and makes cutting easier.
Notes
- Customize Meats Choose high-quality deli meats like Boar’s Head or premium brands for richer flavor and better texture.
- Gluten-Free Swap Use gluten-free crescent roll dough or puff pastry to make this recipe accessible for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Spice Control Adjust pepperoncini and pepper quantities based on personal heat preference, allowing for milder or spicier versions.
- Make-Ahead Magic Prepare the entire dish night before, refrigerate, and bake directly from cold state for convenient entertaining or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg