Description
This Easy Stromboli is a delicious, pizza-inspired dish made by rolling up dough, cheese, meats, and seasonings, then baking it until crispy and golden. It’s a fun alternative to pizza, perfect for sharing, and can be customized with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stromboli:
- 1 pound pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni (or your favorite deli meats)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing the dough)
Optional Fillings:
- Sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers (for a veggie option)
- Cooked Italian sausage or ham
- Buffalo chicken & ranch dressing for a spicy twist
- Ricotta cheese for a creamier filling
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven & Prep Dough
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle (about 12×10 inches).
Step 2: Add the Fillings
- Spread pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Layer with pepperoni or your choice of toppings, keeping everything in an even layer.
- Season with garlic powder and Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
Step 3: Roll and Seal
- Starting from the long side, carefully roll the dough into a log, tucking in the edges as you go.
- Pinch the seams tightly to seal the Stromboli so the cheese doesn’t leak out while baking.
- Place the rolled-up Stromboli seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4: Add Egg Wash & Bake
- Brush the top with beaten egg to give it a golden crust.
- Make a few small slits on top to allow steam to escape while baking.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy.
Step 5: Slice & Serve
- Let the Stromboli cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm with extra marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake directly on a pizza stone or preheated baking sheet.
- Make it ahead! Assemble the Stromboli, wrap in plastic, and store in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Use refrigerated crescent dough for an even quicker version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg