Italian Appetizer Bites Recipe

These Italian Appetizer Bites are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Inspired by a rave-worthy recipe, these savory squares are bursting with flavor. Layers of creamy provolone, savory salami and ham, and sweet peppers are nestled in buttery crescent roll dough and baked to golden perfection. Get ready for requests for the recipe – it's that good!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 75 mins

Calories 129.8 kcal

Protein 15g

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Ingredients for Italian Appetizer Bites

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How to Make Italian Appetizer Bites

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spray a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
Unroll one (8 ounce) package of crescent rolls and use them to line the bottom of the dish, pressing the seams together.
Layer half of the salami (4 ounces), provolone (4 ounces), and ham (4 ounces) over the crescent roll layer.
In a bowl, lightly beat 6 large eggs with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
Pour half of the egg mixture over the deli meat.
Top with half of the sliced bell peppers (1 cup).
Repeat layers: remaining salami, provolone, ham, egg mixture, and peppers.
Top with the remaining package of crescent rolls, pressing the edges to seal.
Lightly beat the remaining 2 eggs and brush over the top.
Cover the dish with foil.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Let cool completely for at least 1 hour before cutting.
Cut into 32 squares and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

Fat

16g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Italian Appetizer Bites?

Italian Appetizer Bites takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Italian Appetizer Bites?

Italian Appetizer Bites has approximately 129.8 calories per serving, with about 15 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Italian Appetizer Bites?

The key ingredients for Italian Appetizer Bites are Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls, Salami, Provolone Cheese, Deli Ham, Eggs, Parmesan Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.