Baked Antipasto Cheese Bread Recipes

ANTIPASTO SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
• Unroll one package of crescent roll dough, and cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Layer the ham, provolone cheese, Swiss cheese, salami, pepperoni, and red peppers, on top of the dough.
• In a bowl, beat the eggs lightly, and stir in the parmesan cheese and black pepper. Pour 3/4 of this mixture over the peppers. Unroll the second package of dough, and place over the top of the peppers. Brush with the remaining egg mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove foil, and bake another 10 to 20 minutes, or until dough is fluffy and golden brown. Cut into squares. Serve warm, or at room temperature.

ANTIPASTO BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a 9 x 13 ungreased baking pan, unroll one package of crescent rolls, sealing perforations and press dough to edges of pan.
• Top the crescent roll dough with the ham, swiss, salami, provolone and the pepperoni.
• Slice the roasted peppers into strips, and lay them on top of the pepperoni layer.
• Beat 2 eggs with the Parmesan cheese, and pour over the roasted peppers.
• Top with the second package of crescent rolls, again sealing the perforations as best as you can and pressing dough to the edges of the pan.
• Beat the last egg and spread on top of the dough.
• Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove foil and bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes more.
• Let sit at least 10 minutes before cutting into 2 inch squares.
• Serve warm.

ANTIPASTO BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll 1 tube of crescent dough into a long rectangle; press perforations to seal. Press onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish., Layer meats and cheeses on dough in the order listed. Whisk eggs and seasonings until well blended; pour into dish. Top with roasted pepper., Unroll remaining tube of dough into a long rectangle; press perforations to seal. Place over filling; pinch seams tight. Brush with beaten egg yolk; cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes; remove foil. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Let stand 20 minutes.

ANTIPASTO BREAD

Steps:

• Cut bread in half lengthwise, then in half widthwise. Place cut side up in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Brush with 2 tablespoons oil. Bake at 450° for 5-8 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute the carrot, green pepper, celery, onion and garlic in remaining oil for 5 minutes or until tender., Spread pesto over bread. Top with salami, tomatoes, carrot mixture and olives. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut each piece of bread in half to serve.

ANTIPASTO SANDWICHES WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine red peppers, garlic, black pepper and 2 Tbs. reserved artichoke marinade in mixing bowl; toss to coat.
• Split focaccia or ciabatta loaves in half horizontally using a serrated knife. Brush insides with some remaining artichoke marinade. Spread goat cheese on bottom halves and black olive paste on top halves. Layer red pepper mixture, artichokes and arugula over goat cheese. Replace bread tops. Using serrated knife, cut each loaf into 4 portions.

QUICK AND EASY CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cheese. In another large bowl, beat together egg, milk and oil. Stir the flour/cheese mixture into the egg mixture, stirring until just moistened. Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.