Recipe Box, Italian Sandwich Ring with Smokey Pimiento Cheese
Originally when I was developing this recipe,
I was thinking I’d make a savory version of a King cake for Mardi Gras
But since Mardi Gras is way yesterday,
I decided to just call it an Italian Sandwich Ring
It is actually similar to a New Orleans muffaletta sandwich
minus the olive relish…
I’m not an olive fan, so hmmmm…
what could I replace it with to bring some zing…
Smoked Gouda Pimiento Cheese!
When I saw this recipe from Mary@HomeisWheretheBoatis,
I couldn’t wait to make it, and this was the perfect opportunity!
Instead of mayonnaise, I used Stonewall Kitchen Maple Bacon Aioli*
this stuff is nectar of the gods
I used 5 cheese Italian blend sandwich slices, salami, deli ham, Pillsbury Crescent Roll Grands, honey mustard and my version of smoked Gouda pimiento cheese
Lay your dough out on parchment paper, this will make your life much easier later
You can use any brand of crescent roll dough or a dough sheet, even pizza dough
I spread a thin layer of honey mustard over dough and topped it with a layer of pimiento cheese
I made my pimiento cheese fairly dry,
adding just enough Maple Bacon Aioli to barely hold it together
Next a layer of ham, then salami
cheese slices
Starting from the long side, begin to roll dough into a log
Once the log is formed, roll it up in the parchment paper
Refrigerate for 30 minutes if possible
Now the fun really begins!
Unwrap dough log, keeping it on the parchment paper
Form it into a ring and join the ends together
pinching to seal
Spread top of dough with a generous slather of softened butter
Sprinkle with seasoning and Parmesan**
Place parchment with ring onto a baking sheet
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until dough is golden
Garnish with fresh rosemary
Let sandwich sit for 10 minutes before slicing
It can be sliced in different sizes for different appetites,
or even mini slices for party appetizers
Italian Sandwich Ring
Ingredients
- 1 can 8 Pillsbury Grands {or regular} Crescent Rolls or 1 can Crescent Roll dough sheet
- 1/4 cup honey mustard dressing {I used Ken’s}
- 1 1/2 cups Smoked Gouda Pimiento Cheese {recipe below}
- 6-8 thin slices deli ham
- 12 thin slices Genoa or hard salami
- 6 thin sandwich slices Italian blend cheese or Havarti, Fontina
- 2 T soft butter
- Garlic Salt Seasoning or use garlic powder, Italian seasoning and parsley
- 1-2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Smoked Gouda Pimiento Cheese
- 4 oz smoked Gouda, grated
- 6 oz extra sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 oz chopped pimientos, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup Maple Bacon Aioli** or quality mayonnaise
Instructions
- Unroll dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Pinch seams to seal.
- Spread honey mustard over dough.
- Using a spoon, place small dollops of Smoked Gouda Pimiento Cheese evenly over the mustard, using your fingers if necessary.
- Top cheese with slices of ham, then salami, then Italian blend slices.
- Starting from the long side of dough, carefully roll dough and fillings into a log, and roll until the seam side is down on the paper. Roll dough up in paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Place parchment roll onto a cookie sheet and unwrap dough roll. Carefully form into a ring, bringing ends together and pinch well to seal.
- Spread top of roll liberally with soft butter. Season with garlic seasoning and sprinkle grated Parmesan liberally over all.
- Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until dough is cooked through {check inside of the ring} and golden. Garnish with fresh rosemary. Cut into slices to serve.
Smoked Gouda Pimiento Cheese
- Mix everything together. This is a fairly “dry” version, add more mayonnaise or aioli if desired
Notes
*Stonewall Kitchen Maple Bacon Aioli is available at upscale markets and online here
Or you can make your own with this recipe here, just substitute maple bacon for regular bacon, or just mix crisp bacon crumbles into mayonnaise
In Birmingham, AL, Maple Bacon Aioli is available at Fresh Market and Piggly Wiggly River Run
**I used Trader Joe’s Garlic Salt seasoning, but you can use garlic salt or powder, seasoned salt, minced onion, parsley, Italian seasoning.
This reheats beautifully and can be frozen after baking
Momma Mia, it’s delizioso!
Thank you for the inspiration Mary!
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What a yummy sandwich Jenna! I love your combo of flavors and addition of Maple Bacon Aioli (a must try!) Smoked Gouda Pimento cheese is so good, and is a new favorite for my cheese-aholic hubby. Thanks for the shout-out and Happy Sales to you! ♥
Thanks for the inspiration Mary!
Jenna, I adore pimento cheese, and this looks and sounds scrumptious! Enjoy your day!!!
Thank you Shannon!
Jenna, I agree that the Maple Bacon Aioli is delicious! This sandwich looks so fabulous with its smoked Gouda pimiento cheese. My family would love this!
This is a great recipe for football watching too! Thanks Pam!
Delish!! I am moving in with you!!
Ha, this is going to a new favorite for football season!
I want this for breakfast right now!
it’s good….
Yummy Jenna…this recipe is going into my recipe file asap. I can’t wait to try it.
Definitely worth the calories!
OHHHH I want this sooooo much right now!!
I have some in the freezer I’m going to heat up for supper, come on over!
Oh would that be Funnn !
Jenna, this looks really good…I see a new recipe in our future! 🙂 Have a great day! Hugs!
I hope you enjoy!
That looks so good!! Yum!
Yes!
This looks so good! Now I’m starving! 🙂
ha, sorry!
Wow! Now, that’s what I call a great sandwich! My mouth is watering, ha! 😲
Yes, it was amazing!
I will be making this! I just learned that the Italian Bakery across the road from me sells all sorts of deli meats and cheeses. They would be perfect here!
Oh good! I have 2 pieces stashed in my freezer 🙂
This looks like a keeper — great for a group, too. Thanks!
Yes!!
I’ve made crescent roll rings before, Jenna, but your Italian version sounds heavenly. I will be looking for the Maple Bacon Aioli for sure. you never fail to inspire me with new products and ideas.
This was really good! and you don’t have to use the aioli, you can use mayo…but the aioli is wonderful on sandwiches and flatbreads. Have a great week Kitty!
I love the combination of flavours here.
Everything looks so delicious.
thank you, we really enjoyed it
Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared.
Hi Jenna,
This will be a real winner here at the cottage, we are going to love this recipe! Thanks for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a good week!
Miz Helen
Thanks Miz Helen, I can’t wait to make this again!