Description
This Italian Stromboli recipe features a flaky, golden-brown pizza crust rolled around layers of savory deli meats, melty mozzarella cheese, and flavorful Italian seasoning. Perfectly baked to a crispy finish and served with pizza sauce for dipping, this Stromboli makes a delicious and customizable meal or appetizer that the whole family will enjoy.
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Stromboli Ingredients
- 1 Refrigerated Pizza Crust (about 13 oz)
- 1 Jar of Pizza Sauce (approx. 1 cup)
- 1/4 lb Thinly Sliced Deli Ham
- 1/4 lb Sliced Deli Salami
- 1/4 lb Sliced Deli Pepperoni
- 3 cups Grated Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Butter, melted
- Garlic Powder, to taste
- Dried Parsley, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the Stromboli.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the refrigerated pizza crust onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier. Brush the dough evenly with about 1/4 cup of pizza sauce to add moisture and flavor.
- Layer the Fillings: Begin by spreading a layer of thinly sliced ham on the sauce-brushed dough. Sprinkle 1 cup of grated mozzarella cheese over the ham. Next, add a layer of sliced salami, followed by another cup of cheese. Finally, add a layer of pepperoni topped with the remaining cheese. Sprinkle Italian seasoning evenly over the top meat and cheese layers for added flavor.
- Roll and Seal: Carefully roll the dough, starting from one side, encasing all the fillings inside. Pinch all the seams thoroughly to seal the Stromboli, preventing the fillings from oozing out during baking.
- Apply Toppings and Vent: Brush the entire surface of the rolled Stromboli with melted butter to promote browning and a rich flavor. Sprinkle garlic powder and dried parsley evenly over the top. Cut several slits into the top crust to allow steam to escape while baking, preventing soggy dough.
- Bake: Place the Stromboli in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the crust turns a golden brown and becomes crispy.
- Rest Before Slicing: Remove from the oven and let the Stromboli rest for 5 minutes. This resting period allows the molten cheese to set, making it easier to slice without spilling the filling.
- Serve: Slice the Stromboli into 8 portions and serve warm with additional warmed pizza sauce for dipping to enhance the flavor experience.
Notes
- This recipe is highly customizable; you can use any favorite toppings such as mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, or different types of cheese and deli meats.
- Make sure to pinch the seams tightly to avoid filling leakage during baking.
- Allowing the Stromboli to rest before slicing helps maintain neat slices with minimal cheese spillage.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- For a crispier crust, brush with butter before baking and consider a light garlic powder sprinkle for extra aroma and taste.
