Description
Stuffing Italian crescent casserole with layers of crescent rolls, ground beef, and melted cheese creates a hearty weeknight dinner that brings comfort straight to your table. Grab some refrigerated crescent rolls, brown some ground beef, and sprinkle cheese for a simple meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- ½ lb sliced provolone cheese
- ¼ lb sliced turkey pepperoni
- ¼ lb sliced Genoa salami
- ¼ lb sliced seasoned deli turkey or ham
Protein and Aromatics:
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sauteed mushrooms
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- Handful of fresh spinach
Seasonings and Extras:
- ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Red pepper flakes
- Nonstick spray or parchment paper
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by spraying with nonstick cooking spray or lining with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Separate the first can of crescent roll dough into a single sheet, pressing the perforations to seal. Gently stretch the dough to cover the entire bottom of the dish, pushing it slightly up the sides.
- Layer ¼ pound of provolone cheese across the dough, ensuring even coverage.
- Arrange ¼ pound of turkey pepperoni in a single layer over the cheese.
- Add ¼ pound of Genoa salami on top of the pepperoni.
- Place ¼ pound of deli turkey or ham as the next layer.
- Top with the remaining ¼ pound of provolone cheese.
- Whisk 2 large eggs with ½ teaspoon each of dried oregano, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
- Pour the herbed egg mixture evenly over the meat and cheese layers to help bind the ingredients.
- Stretch the second can of crescent roll dough into a single sheet, carefully covering the entire casserole.
- Pinch and seal the edges of the top and bottom dough layers to prevent leaking.
- Beat the third egg and brush it over the top crust for a golden finish.
- Optional: Drizzle 1 tablespoon of melted butter over the crust and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 25-30 minutes, until the crust turns a deep golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes to set the filling.
- Slice into squares and serve warm, enjoying the layers of meat and cheese.
Notes
- Seal the edges thoroughly when pressing dough together to prevent filling from escaping during baking.
- Keep crescent roll dough at room temperature for easier handling and smoother rolling.
- Allow casserole to rest 5-10 minutes after baking so layers can set and make slicing cleaner.
- Customize protein layers by substituting meats based on dietary preferences or what’s available in your refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 318 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 685 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg