Italian Grinder Crescent Roll Ring
This Italian Grinder Crescent Roll Ring is the perfect hearty appetizer. The ring itself is made with Crescent Rolls, Italian Cold Cuts, Fontina Cheese and Calabrian Chilis. And the dip (which might be the best part!) is made with all the classic grinder salad ingredients.
Ingredients
For the Ring
- 1.5 tubes Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- 2 tablespoon Crushed Calabrian Chilis
- 8 slices Ham
- 8 slices Mortadella
- 10 slices Salami
- 8 slices Fontina Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Salt
For the Grinder Sauce
- ½ cup Mayo
- 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
- ¼ cup Roasted Red Peppers
- ¼ cup Banana Peppers
- ¼ cup Parmigiano grated
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil
- ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 hefty pinch Salt (kosher)
Instructions
For the Ring
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and place a small bowl in the middle.
- Arrange the crescent rolls around the bowl (with the widest part touching the bowl) to create a fan.
- Smear the edge closest to the bowl with calabrian chilis and then evenly distribute the ham, mortadella, salami and fontina on top.
- Remove the center bowl and pull the ends of the crescent rolls into the middle to create a ring or wreath.
- Drizzle the wreath with olive oil and a sprinkle of garlic salt and place in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the crescent roll dough is golden brown.
For the Grinder Sauce
- While the ring is baking, add all of the ingredients to a small blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the ring is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before transferring it to a large cutting board. Slice the ring into pieces and place the bowl back in the middle and fill it with the grinder sauce.