Name: Italian Sub Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 cans crescent roll dough sheets; 8 oz sliced provolone cheese; 1/4 lb sliced turkey; 1/4 lb sliced chicken; 1/4 lb sliced beef pastrami; 12 oz roasted red bell peppers, drained and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup canned sliced pepperoncini, drained; 1 large egg; 1 tbsp prepared pesto; 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese; Non-stick cooking spray

Description

These Italian Sub Squares capture all the delicious layers of a classic Italian sub — melted cheese, savory deli meats, and tangy peppers — baked between buttery crescent roll sheets. Perfect for parties, game day, or easy weeknight dinners, they’re flaky, cheesy, and full of bold flavor.

Ingredients

2 cans crescent roll dough sheets

8 oz sliced provolone cheese

1/4 lb sliced turkey

1/4 lb sliced chicken

1/4 lb sliced beef pastrami

12 oz roasted red bell peppers, drained and thinly sliced

1/2 cup canned sliced pepperoncini, drained

1 large egg

1 tbsp prepared pesto

1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Non-stick cooking spray

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
Unroll one crescent roll dough sheet and press it into the bottom of the dish, slightly up the sides to form a crust.
Layer half of the provolone cheese slices evenly over the dough.
Add layers of turkey, chicken, and beef pastrami, followed by roasted red bell peppers and pepperoncini slices.
Top with remaining provolone cheese slices.
Place the second crescent roll sheet on top, pinching edges to seal.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, pesto, and Parmesan cheese. Brush evenly over the top layer.
Cover the dish with foil (sprayed lightly with cooking spray) and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Drain peppers and pepperoncini well to prevent a soggy crust.

Puff pastry can be used for a flakier crust instead of crescent dough.

Add olives, spinach, or caramelized onions for extra flavor.

Spread sun-dried tomato pesto or spicy mayo between layers for a flavorful twist.

Cool before slicing to help the layers stay intact.

Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10–15 minutes to restore crispiness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 340
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 75mg