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Spicy Italian Crescent Ring Recipe

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This Spicy Italian Crescent Ring is a savory and visually stunning appetizer perfect for gatherings and parties. It features layers of provolone, deli ham, spicy pepperoni, roasted red bell peppers, pepperoncini, and mozzarella cheese all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough and baked to golden perfection. The combination of spicy, tangy, and cheesy flavors makes each bite irresistible.

Ingredients

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Cheeses

  • 5 slices Provolone cheese, cut in halves
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Meats

  • 9 oz thin sliced deli ham
  • 6 oz spicy pepperoni

Vegetables and Peppers

  • 1/2 cup diced jarred roasted red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini or banana pepper rings
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Other

  • 2 cans (8 count each) refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the crescent ring.
  2. Prepare Peppers: Dice enough roasted red bell peppers from the jar to make 1/2 cup. Measure out 1/2 cup of pepperoncini rings. Pat both dry on paper towels to remove excess moisture, then toss them in a small bowl with 1/4 teaspoon of coarse ground black pepper. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Arrange Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles. Lay the triangles on a round pizza pan or pizza stone in a circle, overlapping the wide ends slightly in the center to form a ring, with the pointed ends facing outward like the rays of a sun.
  4. Add Layers: Place halved provolone slices around the overlapping wide ends of the crescent dough ring. Layer folded slices of deli ham over the provolone, then add a layer of spicy pepperoni, followed by the pepperoncini and roasted red pepper mixture you prepared earlier, and finally sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  5. Seal and Brush: Lift the pointed ends of the crescent triangles and bring them over the filling, tucking the tips under the center of the ring to seal all the layers inside. Use a brush to coat the dough with the beaten egg to give it a shiny golden finish. Optionally, sprinkle a little extra black pepper on top for added flavor.
  6. Bake: Place the prepared ring in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until the dough turns golden brown and the bottom is fully cooked.

Notes

  • Patting the peppers dry is essential to prevent soggy dough.
  • You can substitute banana peppers for pepperoncini if desired.
  • Make sure to seal the crescent points tightly to hold the filling inside while baking.
  • For easier slicing after baking, let the ring cool for 5-10 minutes.
  • This dish can be served warm or at room temperature, making it great for parties.

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