Easy Stromboli Dinner Recipe
This Easy Stromboli is a flavor-packed, cheesy, and crispy dinner that's ready in under an hour! Perfect for a quick family meal or party appetizer, this Italian-inspired stuffed bread is loaded with gooey cheese, deli meats, and seasonings. Serve it with marinara sauce for the ultimate comfort food experience!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
For the Dough:
- 1 lb pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- 1 tablespoon flour for rolling out the dough
For the Filling:
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ lb pepperoni slices
- ¼ lb salami slices
- ¼ lb ham slices
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for spice
For the Topping:
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
For Serving:
- 1 cup warm marinara sauce
Preheat & Prepare Dough:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lightly flour a surface and roll out pizza dough into a 12x14-inch rectangle.
Add Fillings:
Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
Layer pepperoni, salami, and ham evenly on top.
Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
Roll & Seal:
Carefully roll the dough into a log, starting from the long side, like a jelly roll.
Pinch the edges and ends to seal completely.
Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush & Bake:
Brush the top with egg wash.
Mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning and brush over the Stromboli.
Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Customize It: Add mushrooms, olives, spinach, or bell peppers for extra flavor!
- Make It Spicier: Use spicy pepperoni, hot sauce, or extra red pepper flakes.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheating Tip: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes for best crispiness.