Stromboli Recipe

 Stromboli is the ultimate win for both an easy dinner and game day appetizer. Golden pizza dough stuffed with layers of cheese and deli meat bakes into a crisp, cheesy roll that’s just begging to be sliced and dipped in sauce. It looks impressive, but the process is simple, and my recipe makes sure you nail that pizzeria-style flavor every time. Watch my step by step video below so there’s no guessing.

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Ingredient Notes + Variations

This Stromboli recipe keeps things simple but flavorful. It uses pizza dough, sauce, cheese, and deli meats to create a stuffed bread roll that’s baked until golden. Here’s a little more about a few of the main ingredients:

• Pizza Dough – Use my homemade pizza dough from bread dough recipe or store-bought. You need 1/2 pound for this recipe.
• Pizza Sauce – While a classic Stromboli does not have sauce inside, I like to spread a thin layer plus more for dipping. This comes down to personal preference.
• Mozzarella + Provolone Cheese – Melts beautifully, giving that classic cheese pull. Use any cheese you’d like, but this is a classic combo.
• Pepperoni + Salami – Another classic Stromboli combo, but feel free to swap out your favorite deli meats (ham, turkey, bacon, etc.)
• Egg Wash – Helps the dough seal and gives the crust a shiny, golden finish. Don’t skip it!
• Parmesan Cheese & fresh Basil (optional) – Sprinkled on top for extra flavor. Sub out fresh parsley if desired.
• Veggies – Add sautéed peppers, onions, or mushrooms if desired.

How to Make Stromboli

This recipe comes together quickly once your dough is ready. It’s really just spreading, layering, rolling, and baking. You’ll find the full recipe card below, but here’s a quick walkthrough:

Step 1: Preheat Oven + Prep Pan

heat oven to 425° F + grease the baking sheet or line with parchment paper

Step 2: Roll Out the Dough

stretch the dough into a rectangle

make the dough fill your baking sheet- about 10×16 inches

Step 3: Layer Sauce, Cheese, and Meats

spread sauce over 2/3rds of the dough lengthwise

then layer salami + pepperoni

then add provolone + shredded mozzarella

Step 4: Seal + Roll

brush egg wash on bare edge of the of dough

fold in the short sides

then roll it up jelly-roll style, place seam side down

Step 5: Brush + Bake

brush with egg wash + cut slits on top

bake until golden brown

sprinkle basil and parmesan (optional)

Pro Tip: If your stromboli burns before the inside is baked,  your oven may run hot! Be sure to bake stromboli in the lower half of the oven for best results.

Step 6: Cool + Slice

let it rest a few minutes, then slice

serve with extra pizza sauce

Tips for Success

• Brush the dough generously with egg wash for a glossy, bakery-style finish.
• Bake in the lower thirds of the oven for even browning.
• Don’t skip the slits on top, they let steam escape.
• Let the Stromboli cool a few minutes before slicing to keep the cheese inside.

Stromboli is the kind of recipe that makes dinner feel like a party. Slice it up, dip it in sauce, and enjoy every cheesy, golden bite. The printable recipe card is below. Have a good day, friends!

How to Make Stromboli

Katie Cooksey

Learn how to make Stromboli at home with layers of cheese, meats, and golden pizza dough. This easy recipe works for dinner or as a game day appetizer.

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Prep Time20minutes mins

Cook Time20minutes mins

Total Time40minutes mins

CourseAppetizer, Dinner

CuisineItalian

Servings4 servings

Calories521 kcal

Ingredients

 

 

• 1/2 lb pizza dough I used 1/2 of my fail-proof recipe
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce plus more for dipping, optional
• 9 slices provolone cheese
• 9 slices salami
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese freshly grated
• 1 egg beaten
• basil fresh, chopped, for garnish (optional)
• parmesan cheese grated, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 425° F. Line large rimmed cookie sheet with parchment or spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
• Spread pizza dough out on baking sheet to be approximately 10×16.
• Spread pizza sauce over 2/3's of the dough lengthwise, leaving a 3×16 rectangle of plain dough along one of the edges.
• Layer the salami, pepperoni, and cheese overtop the sauce.
• Brush the plain strip of dough with the egg. Fold in the sides about an inch and brush them with egg.
• Roll up like a jelly roll lengthwise starting along the long edge of dough topped with all the fillings and ending with the plain strip of dough on the bottom of the roll.
• Brush the entire stromboli with egg and gently cut diagonal slits in the top of the dough every 1-2 inches.
• Bake in the upper third of the oven for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
• Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese, if desired.
• Cool 5 minutes and slice into diagonal pieces along the slits that you cut earlier. Serve with more pizza sauce, if desired.

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