Description
This Easy Stromboli recipe is a delicious Italian-style rolled pizza stuffed with melted mozzarella, pepperoni, and sausage, all seasoned with Parmesan and Italian herbs. Perfect for a quick dinner or a party snack, this stromboli features a crispy golden crust with a gooey, savory filling that’s sure to satisfy your pizza cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Stromboli Dough and Cheese
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Meats
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup cooked sausage, crumbled
Seasoning and Egg Wash
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking your stromboli.
- Roll out the dough. On a floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a rectangle shape, which will serve as the base for your stromboli filling.
- Add the cheese. Spread the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to help seal the roll later on.
- Layer the meats. Distribute the pepperoni slices and crumbled cooked sausage evenly over the mozzarella layer for a flavorful meat filling.
- Sprinkle seasoning. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning on top for extra taste and aroma.
- Roll up the stromboli. Starting from one edge, tightly roll the dough over the fillings to form a log shape, making sure to keep the fillings inside.
- Seal the ends. Pinch the ends of the dough to seal the stromboli and place it seam-side down on a baking sheet to prevent it from unrolling while baking.
- Brush with egg wash. Brush the top of the rolled stromboli with the beaten egg to give it a beautiful golden-brown finish during baking.
- Bake the stromboli. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and slice. Remove the stromboli from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing, allowing the cheese to set and making it easier to cut.
Notes
- You can substitute the pepperoni and sausage with other deli meats like ham, salami, or turkey for different flavor variations.
- Use fresh herbs instead of dried Italian seasoning for a brighter taste.
- The egg wash is optional but helps achieve a beautifully shiny and crispy crust.
- Serve with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
- Make sure the sausage is fully cooked before adding it to the filling to avoid undercooked meat.
- Allow the stromboli to cool slightly to prevent the cheese from oozing out while slicing.
