Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Italian Sub Squares—perfect as a party appetizer, snack, or quick lunch.
🥪 Ingredients (Makes ~12 squares)
- 1 sheet refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
- 8 oz (225 g) sliced deli meats (ham, salami, pepperoni)
- 6 oz (170 g) sliced cheese (provolone or mozzarella)
- 1 small bell pepper, diced
- 1 small tomato, diced
- ¼ cup black olives, sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp Italian dressing or olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease or line a 9×9-inch baking pan.
2️⃣ Layer the Ingredients
- Roll out dough and press into the pan.
- Layer meat, cheese, and veggies evenly on top.
- Drizzle Italian dressing and sprinkle Italian seasoning.
3️⃣ Fold and Seal (Optional)
- Fold edges of dough slightly over the filling to seal.
- Brush top with beaten egg for a golden finish.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until dough is golden brown.
- Let cool 5 minutes before cutting into squares.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Add banana peppers or pickles for tangy flavor.
- Make mini versions using a muffin tin for bite-sized squares.
- Serve with marinara or ranch dipping sauce.
If you want, I can make a shortcut 15-minute no-bake version of Italian sub squares using tortillas or flatbreads for an even faster snack.
Do you want me to do that?
