Description
This classic Italian Stromboli features a crispy pizza crust enveloping layers of savory deli meats and melted mozzarella cheese, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or main dish, it’s served warm with a side of pizza sauce for dipping, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 Refrigerated Pizza Crust (about 13 oz)
- 1/4 cup Pizza Sauce (for spreading)
Meat Layers
- 1/4 lb Thinly Sliced Deli Ham
- 1/4 lb Sliced Deli Salami
- 1/4 lb Sliced Deli Pepperoni
Cheese
- 3 Cups Grated Mozzarella Cheese
Seasonings and Toppings
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Butter, melted
- Garlic Powder, to taste
- Dried Parsley, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the stromboli.
- Prepare Pizza Crust: Roll out the refrigerated pizza crust onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then brush evenly with 1/4 cup of the pizza sauce to create a flavorful base.
- Layer Ingredients: Begin layering by spreading thinly sliced ham over the sauce, followed by 1 cup of grated mozzarella cheese. Repeat by adding a layer of salami with another cup of cheese, then a layer of pepperoni topped with the remaining cheese. Sprinkle the entire surface with Italian seasoning for an extra burst of flavor.
- Roll and Seal: Carefully roll the crust into a tight log shape, ensuring all the deli meat and cheese layers are enclosed. Pinch the seams firmly to seal the stromboli so that no filling escapes during baking.
- Add Toppings: Brush the entire top of the stromboli with melted butter. Then, sprinkle garlic powder and dried parsley evenly over the surface. Cut several slits on top to allow steam to escape while baking.
- Bake: Place the stromboli in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and crispy.
- Rest: Remove the stromboli from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes. This resting period allows the cheese to set so it won’t spill out when slicing.
- Serve: Slice the stromboli into portions and serve warm, accompanied by warmed pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to cut the stromboli after resting to get clean slices.
- You can customize filling by adding sautéed vegetables or different cheeses for variations.
- Make sure to pinch the seams well to avoid leaks during baking.
- Leftover stromboli can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/6 of stromboli)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Italian Stromboli, pizza crust, deli meats, mozzarella cheese, baked Stromboli, Italian appetizer, pizza roll