Description
Enjoy the deliciousness of Homemade Stromboli with a Cheesy Meat Filling. This Italian-American classic is a perfect main course that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy. With a golden brown crust and a gooey, savory interior, this stromboli will have your taste buds dancing with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
Cheesy Meat Filling:
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage or pepperoni slices
- 1/2 pound sliced ham or salami
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (plus more for dipping)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Egg Wash and Garnish:
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle about 12×16 inches.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread marinara sauce, then layer sausage or pepperoni, ham, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Sprinkle with seasonings.
- Roll and Bake: Roll the dough into a log, place on baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with warm marinara for dipping.
Notes
- Customize with favorite fillings like ground beef or sautéed veggies.
- Stromboli can be assembled ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of stromboli)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
