Italian Easter Pie Squares
These Italian Easter Pie Squares are sure to become a hit during the Easter holiday and beyond! A double pizza crust gets stuffed with layers of ricotta, pepperoni, salami, prosciutto, ham, and mozzarella, then cut into squares for easy serving.
Servings 12
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 2 packages refrigerated pizza dough brought to room temperature
- 15 oz. part-skim ricotta cheese you might not need the entire container
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/2 - 6 oz. package pepperoni slices
- 1/2 - 6 oz. package salami
- 1 - 3 oz. package prosciutto
- 8-10 ham slices
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and generously grease a 9x13 baking pan with olive oil.
- Stretch the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Then, press it into the bottom of the pan.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix the ricotta cheese and 2 eggs together. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the ricotta mixture on top of the pizza dough.
- Layer the pepperoni slices on top of the ricotta, followed by the salami, prosciutto, and ham.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Sprinkle on a little Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the other pizza crust on top and brush with the beaten egg.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top of the crust and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.
- Allow the bread to cool for a few minutes before removing from pan.
- Then, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Refrigerated pizza crust rolls can be used in place of pizza dough. If using, roll out the tube of crust and stretch to fit the pan. No floured surface required.