Stromboli

Looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe that is kid-friendly? This Stromboli is your answer! Pizza dough rolled up with ham, pepperoni and cheese and then baked. Slice it and dunk it in marinara sauce. It’s a recipe the entire family will love and request again and again.

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Do you have pizza night at your house? I have to admit it’s a frequent event at our house and I’ve been trying out ways to switch it up! Not that my family ever gets tired of it, but it can be fun to make different recipes. We’ve started to make stromboli and man is it a hit!

Just like homemade pizza has become a must-make dinner in our house, this easy homemade stromboli is too. This is a kid-friendly easy dinner that is always a hit at my house, so if you’re ready to switch up pizza night you have to try this easy Stromboli. I think you’re going to love it!

What is Stromboli?

It’s like a giant pizza roll stuffed with all of your favorite toppings and it’s so easy to make with store-bought dough. Of course, you can make your own homemade pizza dough, but for an easy weeknight dinner I’m all about the short-cuts, but you probably already knew that!

Why You’ll Love Homemade Stromboli

• You can fill your little pizza pocket with any and all of your favorite toppings. Customize it however you want, there are no rules here!
• Stromboli is a fun, family-friendly dinner recipe. Get the whole family involved in the process and have everyone stuff their own stromboli!
• This recipe is super easy. Even if you’re not a skilled cook, you can be a master stromboli creator in just minutes.

Stromboli Ingredients

• Pizza dough – Make your own homemade pizza dough, or simply buy 1 pound of premade dough at the grocery store. Both will work!
• Butter – Butter makes everything better, and it this recipe you’ll use it on the crust on the inside and the top to get it golden brown.
• Garlic – Mince your own fresh garlic cloves for the best flavor.
• Mozzarella – Grab a block and shred it yourself for the best results. It gets perfectly melty and oh so gooey. You can also use other cheeses if you want! Provolone works great in stromboli.
• Meat – We did a mixture of Ham, Salami and pepperoni but any combo will work.
• Egg – Use egg wash to seal the stromboli edges.
• Garlic powder, Parmesan cheese and Parsley – These three simple ingredients add so much flavor to the butter mixture. Brush it on top of the dough and voila, perfection!

Stromboli Filling Ideas

Once you know how to make stromboli, you’ll realize that it is so versatile and you can use pretty much whatever fillings you want. I love recipes that you can customize and switch up so you never get tired of them!

Stromboli is usually made with Italian cold cuts, mozzarella cheese, and/or vegetables, but use whatever your imagination comes up with! All you do is layer the fillings on top of the dough. For my recipe we’re using. Here’s a few tasty options:

• mozzarella
• ham
• pepperoni
• salami
• peppers
• mushrooms
• onions
• spinach
• bacon
• Italian sausage
• olives

How to Make Stromboli

Roll out the dough into a rectangle so you can roll it up easily after you layer on the topping. I like to brush my dough with melted butter and garlic, but you can also brush it with olive oil or a light amount of pizza sauce, too.

Next, add your choice of fillings. When you layer the fillings be sure to leave a couple of inches of dough exposed on the two short sides and one of the long edges.

Brush each of those sides with egg wash so that it’s easy to seal the edges together once you roll up the dough with the fillings.

How To Roll The Stromboli

Once you’ve brushed the exposed edges with egg wash you’re ready to roll up your Stromboli!

Start with the long end that doesn’t have any egg wash.

Roll it up like you would a jelly roll or cake roll. You want to roll it into itself so when you sliced the baked roll the inside looks like a pinwheel. Be sure to roll it tightly so it stays together.

Wet your fingers and seal the seams by pressing the edge into the roll.

Carefully turn it seam-side down and tuck the ends under the roll to seal them.

Once you’ve rolled it up and sealed it closed you can transfer it to your parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Then brush the top of the roll with a mixture of melted butter, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.

You will also need to cut vents in the top of the roll. This will allow steam to escape as the Stromboli bakes and it just looks pretty, too! Use a serrated knife to cut slits every two inches.

Bake your Stromboli for 25 to 30 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. You know it’s ready when the crust is golden brown.

I like to let mine rest and cool for a few minutes before slicing it. Serve the slices warm with lots of marinara sauce on the side for dipping.

Can I make Stromboli Ahead of Time?

If you want to make this ahead of time you can! Once the dough is rolled up, wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Before baking brush with butter mixture and place in the preheated oven. Since it is cold you might have to add 5-10 minutes of cooking time.

What’s The Difference Between A Calzone And A Stromboli?

If you’re thinking a Stromboli sounds a lot like a calzone you’d be right about that! There’s not much a difference, but they are two different things! They are both made with dough and stuffed with fillings, but a Stromboli is rolled up like a cake roll, while a calzone is folded in half with fillings inside.

I actually like a Stromboli better because it’s easier to eat and you can serve it as a main course with a side dish like roasted cauliflower or Parmesan broccoli or as an appetizer with some breadsticks to go with it.

How To Freeze Stromboli

After making the Stromboli, you can freeze before baking it. Simply wrap it up in plastic wrap, then foil, and place it in the freezer. When you are ready to use it, place it in the fridge to thaw before baking. Then bake according to directions. It will be cold at this time so you might have to add 5-10 minutes of baking time.

Another option is to par-bake the Stromboli before placing it in the freezer. After prepping, bake for 5-7 minutes and then cool. Wrap in plastic wrap and then foil. Place it in the freezer. When you are ready to use simply place it in the oven and bake.

Do you eat stromboli hot or cold?

We enjoy our stromboli hot like pizza. If you have leftovers, it can be eaten cold or reheated. For best results, reheat leftovers in the oven to crisp up the outside crust.

Does stromboli have sauce in it?

Stromboli rarely contains tomato sauce. It is usually a combination of meat and cheese. The sauce is served on the side to dip it into.

How do you make a stromboli not soggy?

To prevent stromboli from becoming soggy you need to make sure to cut the slits in the top of the stromboli. This will let the steam escape while it bakes.

If you use a meat with a lot of moisture like ham or canadian bacon, drying it off with a paper towel to remove excess moisture before adding it to the stromboli will help. 

Another trick is to cook it on a preheat pizza stone so the bottom becomes nice and tricky.

Is pizza dough the same as stromboli dough?

Yes, stromboli is made with pizza dough. We love our homemade pizza dough recipe for this easy stromboli!

Serving Suggestions

While you can serve this yummy little pizza roll-up solo, it pairs well with so many different tasty things. It would be a great side with a hearty bowl of soup. And of course you can serve alongside other fun appetizers like breadsticks, garlic bread, and chicken wings.

Here’s a few other tasty serving options:

• Roasted Vegetables
• Caesar Salad
• Zucchini Fries
• Pasta Salad
• Greek salad

This homemade stromboli is downright drool-worthy! I hope you enjoy!

More Pizza-Inspired Dinner Ideas

If your family is pizza crazy like mine is you have to give some of these other recipes a try, too!

• My Crockpot Pizza Casserole is an easy way to get all of those great pizza flavors without a lot of work!
• French Bread Pizza is a quick and easy way to satisfy a craving without the hassle of making dough or calling out for pizza!
• My Pizza Pasta is an easy one-pot dinner that the whole family will love.
• If you want a really easy recipe try my Pizza Ring made with store-bought crescent dough and stuffed with all the toppings!

Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!

 

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Easy Stromboli

Pizza dough topped with ham, pepperoni, cheese and rolled up. Bake it and then slice and dunk in marinara sauce.

Prep:11 minutes mins

Cook:35 minutes mins

Total:46 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 pizza dough
• ▢ 3 Tablespoons butter melted, divided
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella divided
• ▢ 12 thin slices ham
• ▢ 15 slices salami
• ▢ 15-17 slices pepperoni
• ▢ 1 egg beaten
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley
• ▢ Marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Lightly flour your workplace. Roll pizza dough into a rectangle about 12 x 14 inches. You can also roll it out onto a piece of parchment paper so you can put the paper straight into the oven without transferring the dough to a pan.
• In a small bowl combine melted 1 Tbsp melted butter and minced garlic. Brush over the top of dough.
• Sprinkle ½ c. mozzarella cheese on top of dough, leaving a 1-2 inches around one of the long edges and the two short ends.
• Top the cheese with ham. Sprinkle with the another ½ c. Mozzarella cheese on top of ham. Next, add the pieces of salami and pepperoni. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top of the pepperoni.
• In a small bowl beat the egg with a fork. Use a brush to coat the 3 exposed edges of the dough (where you left the cheese off, think short, short, long).
• Next, carefully roll up the long edge of your stromboli jelly roll style. Start with the long edge that DOES NOT have the egg wash. Roll it tightly so it stays together. Seal the seam with wet fingertips. Then roll the stromboli so the seam is facing down. You may need to tuck the sides of the dough under so it’s sealed.
• Transfer to baking sheet or pizza stone.
• In a small bowl combine the remaining 2 Tbsp melted butter, garlic powder, parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Brush the top of the stromboli with butter mixture. Using a sharp serrated knife make shallow diagonal cuts on top of stromboli every 2 inches.
• Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
• Remove from oven and let set 5 minutes. Using a serrated knife cut into 8 slices.
• Serve with warm marinara sauce.

Tips

• This Pizza Dough (linked in ingredients) makes two pizza doughs, so if you use that recipe only use half of it for this recipe. Freeze the other half for later or make two Stromboli and freeze one.
• If your Stromboli is browning to quickly place in bottom half of oven away from heat source or cover with tinfoil.

Prep Ahead of Time!

• If you want to make this ahead of time you can! Once the dough is rolled up, wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Before baking brush with butter mixture and place in the preheated oven. Since it is cold you might have to add 5-10 minutes of cooking time. 

How to Freeze!

• From fresh – After making the it you can freeze it raw. You will need to simply wrap it up in plastic wrap then foil and place it in the freezer. When you are ready to use it, place it in the fridge to thaw before baking. Then bake according to directions. It will be cold at this time so you might have to add 5-10 minutes of baking time.
• Par-Baked – Another option is to par-bake the Stromboli before placing it in the freezer. After prepping it bake it for 5-7 minutes then cool, wrap in plastic wrap and then foil. Place it in the freezer. When you are ready to use simply place it in the oven and bake. 

Nutrition Information

Calories: 660kcal (33%), Carbohydrates: 33g (11%), Protein: 38g (76%), Fat: 41g (63%), Saturated Fat: 19g (119%), Cholesterol: 148mg (49%), Sodium: 2191mg (95%), Potassium: 322mg (9%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 5g (6%), Vitamin A: 740IU (15%), Vitamin C: 2mg (2%), Calcium: 335mg (34%), Iron: 3mg (17%)

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