08.30.07

A very BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY goes out to our other nephew named Erik whose birthday is today! And, he also turns 16!!! Wow. Hope your day is great!

Today, I am entering into the Tasty Thursday entries from the Pumpkin Patch. Be sure to check it out for other great recipes. This recipe has been the topic of so much discussion this summer. So, I thought I'd post it here. It originally came from John's aunt Leni in April and now it has been passed around the family. Here it is:

Italian Appetizer Bites
2 pkgs. (8 oz. each) refrigerated crescent rolls

1/2 lb deli salami

1/2 lb sliced provolone cheese

1/2 lb sliced boiled deli ham

7 eggs

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 jars (12 oz. each) roasted red peppers, drained

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Unroll one package of the crescent rolls and use dough to line bottom of prepared baking dish. Pinch seams together with fingers.

Cover rolls with half of the salami, provolone and ham. Lightly beat together 6 of the eggs and the Parmesan cheese; pour half evenly over the top. Top with half of the roasted red peppers. Repeat layering with remaining salami, cheese, ham, egg mixture and peppers. Top with remaining package of crescent rolls.

Lightly beat remaining egg and brush over top. Cover dish with foil; bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 more minutes. Cool for 1 hour; cut into 32 squares and serve.

This is great served warm or cold. Also makes for a great dinner when served with a salad. Yummy!!!!