Cheesy Italian Sub Squares
A buttery crust filled with gooey cheese, savory Italian meats, and tangy peppers, perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 oz sliced pepperoni
- 6 oz sliced salami
- 6 oz sliced ham
- 6 oz sliced provolone cheese
- 6 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced banana peppers
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the dish to form an even layer. Pinch any seams together to seal.
- Layer the fillings: Start with the pepperoni, followed by salami, ham, and provolone cheese. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Spread the banana peppers across the cheese layer.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning evenly over the entire filling.
- Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and place it over the top, pinching the seams together. Tuck the edges slightly to seal everything in.
- Brush the melted butter over the top crust and sprinkle with garlic powder.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Let the dish cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into squares.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Brush melted butter on the top crust for added flavor and golden sheen. Pre-bake the bottom crust for 5 minutes to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 15
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