Description
Antipasto Squares are a savory, Italian-inspired appetizer featuring layers of deli meats, cheeses, and roasted red peppers sandwiched between crescent roll dough, baked to golden perfection and topped with a flavorful egg and pesto mixture. Perfect for parties or gatherings, these bite-sized squares combine rich, tangy flavors in an easy-to-make dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 (8-oz) cans refrigerated crescent rolls or crescent sheet
Meats and Cheese
- ¼ pound thinly sliced deli ham
- ¼ pound thinly sliced salami
- ¼ pound thinly sliced pepperoni
- ¼ pound provolone slices
- ¼ pound swiss cheese slices
Vegetables
- 1 (12-oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into strips
Topping Mixture
- 3 eggs
- 3 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp basil pesto
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Form bottom crust. Unroll one package of refrigerated crescent roll dough and firmly press it into the bottom of the prepared pan to create an even base layer.
- Layer fillings. Evenly layer the ham, swiss cheese, salami, provolone cheese, pepperoni, and roasted red pepper strips on top of the dough base. Ensure the ingredients cover the dough uniformly.
- Add top crust. Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and place it over the layered fillings. Press the seams gently to seal the edges and encase the fillings completely.
- Prepare and pour egg topping. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated parmesan cheese, and basil pesto until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the top crescent roll layer, ensuring coverage.
- Bake covered. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes to allow the filling to set and the dough to cook through.
- Bake uncovered. Remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and fully cooked.
- Cool and serve. Allow the antipasto squares to cool slightly before cutting into 24 squares for serving. This helps the layers set for easier slicing.
Notes
- You can substitute different deli meats or cheeses based on your preference or availability.
- Ensure the roasted red peppers are well drained to avoid soggy crust.
- Press seams of crescent dough carefully to prevent leaking of fillings during baking.
- For a crispier top, remove the foil earlier during baking.
- These squares can be served warm or at room temperature, making them versatile for entertaining.
