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Spicy Italian Hero Crescent Ring

Enjoy a show-stopping Spicy Italian Hero Crescent Ring that makes a great appetizer or a fun main course for gatherings. This recipe combines spicy Italian deli meats, tangy roasted red peppers, and gooey provolone cheese, all wrapped in buttery crescent dough for a dish that’s as impressive in presentation as it is delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • 12-inch pizza pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Unroll the refrigerated crescent rolls on your work surface and separate them into 8 rectangles (4 from each can).
  3. Arrange the 8 dough rectangles on an ungreased 12-inch pizza pan in a ring formation so that the short sides form a circle in the center. Allow about half of each rectangle to hang over the edge.
  4. Spread 1/2 cup of well-drained roasted red peppers toward the center of the ring. Then add half of the provolone cheese (remember the slices are halved), followed by layers of hot salami, ham, and capicola. Top with 1/2 cup of hot pepper rings and finish with the remaining cheese.
  5. Fold each overhanging dough piece up and over the filling by tucking it underneath the central layer of dough to fully enclose the ring. This step creates the attractive braided effect.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the dough is completely cooked and has turned a beautiful golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before slicing, allowing the filling to set for cleaner cuts.

Notes

This Spicy Italian Hero Crescent Ring is perfect for parties and get-togethers, offering a mix of spicy meats and melty cheese wrapped in flaky dough. You can substitute the hot salami for a milder option or swap the provolone with mozzarella based on your preference. Make sure to drain the jarred peppers well to avoid a soggy base. This recipe is versatile and can also be adapted for a vegetarian version by using roasted veggies and extra cheese.