Italian Brunch Torte

Ingredients
  

  • 2 8-ounce tubes refrigerated crescent rolls, divided
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 6-ounce package fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 7 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2-pound deli ham, thinly sliced
  • 1/2-pound hard salami, thinly sliced
  • 1/2-pound sliced provolone cheese
  • 2 12-ounce jars roasted sweet red peppers, drained, sliced and patted dry

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • Place a greased 9-inch spring form pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Securely wrap foil around pan.
  • Unroll one tube of crescent dough and separate into triangles.
  • Press onto bottom of prepared pan to form a crust, sealing seams well.
  • Bake 10 – 15 minutes or until set.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add spinach and mushrooms; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender.
  • Drain on several layers of paper towels, blotting well.
  • In a large bowl, whisk six eggs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and pepper.
  • Layer crust with half of each of the following: ham, salami, provolone cheese, red peppers and spinach mixture.
  • Pour half of the egg mixture over top.
  • Repeat layers; top with remaining egg mixture.
  • On a work surface, unroll and separate remaining crescent dough into triangles.
  • Press together to form a circle and seal seams; place over filling.
  • Whisk remaining egg; brush over dough.
  • Bake, uncovered, 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°, covering loosely with foil if needed to prevent overbrowning.
  • Carefully loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim from pan.
  • Let stand 20 minutes.
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