- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare Italian Sausage:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spatula, until it is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Optional Spicy Italian Seasoning:
- In a small bowl, combine the dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Assemble Crescent Ring:
- On the prepared baking sheet, arrange the crescent roll dough triangles in a circle with the pointed ends facing outward and the wide ends overlapping slightly in the center to create a ring.
- Layer Ingredients:
- Spread marinara sauce over the wide part of the crescent ring.
- Sprinkle cooked Italian sausage over the marinara sauce.
- Add shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sausage.
- Arrange sliced pepperoni and black olives (if using) over the cheese.
- If using the optional spicy Italian seasoning, sprinkle it over the filling ingredients.
- Fold and Seal:
- Fold the pointed ends of the crescent roll dough over the filling, tucking them under the center of the ring to secure.
- Brush the top of the crescent ring with beaten egg to create a golden brown finish when baked.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crescent ring is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve:
- Remove the Spicy Italian Crescent Ring from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley, if desired.
- Slice and Enjoy:
- Slice the crescent ring between each crescent roll to serve individual portions. Enjoy warm as a delicious appetizer, snack, or main dish.
This Spicy Italian Crescent Ring is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with its savory Italian flavors and flaky crescent roll crust. Enjoy!