Description
This Classic Stromboli recipe features a golden, crispy crust stuffed with layers of savory salami, ham, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and pizza sauce. Perfectly baked and sliced, it’s an ideal shareable dish for gatherings or a delicious family meal, served with extra pizza sauce for dipping and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Sauce
- 1 pizza dough (about 12×14 inches)
- ½ cup pizza sauce, plus additional for dipping
Cheese
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Meats
- 10-12 slices of salami
- 12 thin slices of deli ham
- 12-13 slices of pepperoni
Other
- 1 egg, beaten
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Roll the room-temperature pizza dough out into a large rectangle approximately 12×14 inches on a piece of parchment paper. Then transfer the parchment paper with the dough onto a baking sheet.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce layer.
- Add Meats: Layer the slices of salami, deli ham, and pepperoni evenly over the mozzarella cheese to ensure balanced flavor in every bite.
- Roll and Seal: Brush the exposed dough edges with the beaten egg to help seal. Starting from one long side, roll the dough tightly into a jelly roll shape, pinching edges together and tucking underneath to secure the stromboli.
- Egg Wash and Season: Brush the top of the rolled stromboli with the remaining beaten egg. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and garlic powder evenly over the top for added flavor and a golden crust.
- Score and Bake: Make shallow diagonal cuts about every 2 inches along the top of the stromboli to allow steam to escape. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Check the bottom for a nice browned finish to ensure it’s fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the stromboli to rest for a few minutes before slicing it into 8-10 pieces with a sharp serrated knife. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use room temperature dough to make rolling easier and ensure better texture.
- Feel free to substitute or add other deli meats like turkey or prosciutto according to preference.
- To make ahead, assemble the stromboli, cover, and refrigerate. Bake directly from the fridge by adding a few extra minutes to baking time.
- Ensure not to overfill to avoid difficulty sealing the dough properly.
- Use parchment paper for easy transfer and cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8th of stromboli)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
