Savory Italian Crescent Bake
A warm, cheesy, and flavor-packed bake made with flaky crescent dough, Italian meats, and savory seasonings—perfect for dinner, brunch, or potlucks!
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
250 g (8–9 oz) ground beef or Italian sausage
1/2 cup pepperoni slices (optional)
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Prep
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
Lightly grease a baking dish - Cook the Filling
Heat olive oil in a pan
Cook onion and garlic until soft
Add ground beef or sausage and cook until browned
Drain excess fat
Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, and pepper
Simmer for 5 minutes, then let cool slightly - Layer the Base
Unroll 1 can of crescent dough
Press into the bottom of the baking dish, sealing seams - Add Filling
Spread meat mixture evenly over dough
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan
Add pepperoni if using - Top Layer
Unroll second can of crescent dough
Place over the top and pinch edges to seal
Brush with beaten egg (optional for golden finish) - Bake
Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown - Cool & Serve
Let rest for 5–10 minutes
Slice and serve warm
Serving Ideas
Serve with a side salad
Add garlic bread on the side
Pair with extra marinara for dipping
Tips for Success
Seal crescent dough well to avoid leaks
Let filling cool slightly before layering
Don’t overfill—keeps layers intact
Use good-quality marinara for best flavor