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    Stuffed Stromboli

    BY: Ben Rayl PUBLISHED: 10 Nov, '21 UPDATED: 10 Nov, '21 6 Comments

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    5 from 1 vote

    This easy Stromboli recipe is a delicious appetizer that you will enjoy making. Crunchy outside with beautiful layers of oozing cheese, pizza topping, and seasonings inside will make you fall in love with this appetizer.

    Stuffed stromboli
    Contents
    • ⭐ Homemade Stromboli with Ham, Salami, and Cheese
    • 🍽 What you need 
    • 🔪 How to make
    • 📖 Stromboli Variations
    • 🙋 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🥗 What to serve with
    • 🧊 Storing and ♨️ Reheating
    • 🍳 Related Italian Recipes
    • 👪 Serving size
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ⭐ Homemade Stromboli with Ham, Salami, and Cheese

    This fantastic recipe was the culmination of Italian-Americans in the United States. Loaded with Italian cheeses and cold cuts like salami, capocollo, and bresaola.

    The best of everything rolled into an amazing appetizer, lunch, or dinner. Easy to reheat, and perfect for meal planning, parties, and more.

    Think next level pizza with a perfectly browned crust with a nice crunchy texture. yet still soft and oozing with mozzarella cheese. Followed by a savory Italian meat that is a little tangy, spicy, and just makes the entire Stromboli come to life.

    This is the ultimately hot pocket! It is relatively easy to make, super easy to store and reheat, and KIDS and adults alike can't stop drooling. Heck, even, your kids can even help make this!

    You could just as easily make a pizza or calzone, and both have nearly identical ingredients. But at the end of the day, Stromboli is just checks all of the boxes.

    Stromboli is easy to make, even if you make it entirely from scratch with my super easy homemade dough with no yeast and no waiting.

    The flavors are layered perfectly from the crunch of the dough to the soft inside oozing with cheese and perfectly umami filling.

    Affordable and budget friendly, this Stromboli recipe won't set you back. And given how easy it is to store and reheat, it'll never go to waste.

    Create your own filling combinations using various Italian cold cuts, marinara sauce, dough recipe, and hormel peppero. You can create unlimited stromboli recipes in the comfort of your home.

    Without further ado, let's learn the tips and tricks to prepare this classic Italian Stromboli recipe!

    🍽 What you need 

    Stromboli, while easy to make with the instructions below, requires a few ingredients, a skillet and large baking pan. And for this recipe, you’ll need my homemade dough for the best Stromboli!

    Equipment:

    • Baking sheet or pizza stone
    • 1 large skillet
    • 1 small mixing bowl
    • Chef's knife
    • Whisk
    • Cooking brush
    • Serving platter

    Ingredients:

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 medium onion sliced into thin strips
    • 2 peppers various colors, sliced into thin strips
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • use very generously salt and pepper
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1 large pizza dough about 1 pound (500 grams)
    • 6 ounces ham sliced
    • 4 ounces salami sliced (hormel pepperoni)
    • ⅔ cup parmesan finely shredded
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • Italian pasta sauce (for dipping) or marinara sauce

    🔪 How to make

    Stromboli isn't difficult to make when you follow step-by-step instructions. All you need is patience to roll the dough beautifully.

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Also for this recipe make my homemade dough you'll need 1 large ball for this stromboli recipe.

    Filling Preparation

    1. Prep your vegetables! Slice your onion and peppers into thin strips.
    2. Grab your garlic cloves and mince.

    Cooking the Filling

    1. Add a touch of olive oil and preheat a large skillet or heavy bottomed pan.
    2. Add the onion and peppers and cook over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes till the onions soften.
    3. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for another minute or two. Turn off the flame and allow the ingredients to cool on a plate.

    Preparing the Stromboli

    Grab the dough you made in advance and lets get started!

    1. It's time to roll the dough into a large rectangle of about 9"x13" size. So, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the dough to the lined baking sheet.
    2. Sprinkle half of the fresh mozzarella cheese down the middle of the rectangle. Add pepperoni over the cheese.
    3. Then spread the prepared onions mix over the pepperoni and put another layer of shredded mozzarella cheese. Afterward, lay the salami slices. Lastly, sprinkle the parmesan over salami.
    4. Cut strips into the dough on either side of the filling using a sharp knife. Make sure you make them about 1 ½" wide. (Note: The small slits on the dough will work as air vents to let steam release out, and pepperoni and salami cook well.)
    5. Fold the dough tightly in a criss-cross pattern giving it a braided shape till the end. It will give your snack an eye-pleasing look too.
    6. Lastly, fold up the last strip of dough and cross over it to seal tightly.
    7. Whisk the egg and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl to make egg wash. Brush with egg wash over the sides and top of your pizza bread.

    Baking Instructions

    1. Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake it for about 30 - 40 minutes, until golden brown.
    2. Dunk the Stromboli into Italian pasta sauce and enjoy your snack of the day!

    Cooking Tips

    • If you cut the dough all the way, the filling will drip out.
    • Is braiding dough pattern hard to follow? Alternatively, you can fold and seal the dough sides over tightly while slitting about 1 ½" across the top. Another way to make Stromboli dough is by rolling it like a cinnamon roll.
    • Don't forget to line the parchment paper or non-stick cooking spray to save your Stromboli from sticking on the cookie sheet. Also, allow it to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before slicing and serving them.
    • Bake the dough in the lower half of your oven to get golden Stromboli crust with pepperoni and salami fillings cooked textbook perfect.
    • You can remove the extra grease from deli ham or other meats by tapping it with a paper towel before layering it inside frozen dough. This way, the crust won't become soggy during baking.

    📖 Stromboli Variations

    Try one of these fantastic variations! Use one of these unique and delicious fillings to stuff your stromboli.

    Pepperoni Pizza Loaf

    For a quick and easy dinner, make this delicious stromboli. Cheese, ham, mushrooms, peppers, and olives are all stuffed into the golden loaf. A few slices of ham are sometimes added as well. It's nice with hot pizza sauce.

    Stromboli Sloppy Joes

    If you like sloppy joes, this stromboli recipe stuffed with ground beef is amazing. Although I've made them dozens of times, I never tire of eating or serving them.

    Chicken Cordon Bleu Stromboli

    Take things in a different direction with shredded chicken, swiss cheese, and deli ham. Then top with a classic alfredo sauce or mornay sauce.

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    🙋 Frequently Asked Questions

    Can stromboli be made in advance?

    You can make your stromboli up to 24 hours ahead of time and keep them tightly wrapped on a baking sheet in the fridge until you're ready to bake. Allow the stromboli to sit at room temperature while the oven preheats.

    Which is best calzone or stromboli?

    Strombolis are more customizable than calzones, allowing you to make everything in one go and saving time with food preparation. Strombolis also use mozzarella chees while calzones use ricotta. Calzones leave the sauce on the side for dipping while stromboli has sauce baked in. For these reasons, Strombolis are the best!

    Why is my stromboli soggy?

    Here are 3 easy ways to avoid soggy stromboli!

    1. Avoid overstuffing and overcrowding.
    2. Use low-moisture mozzarella.
    3. Add 2-3 slits to the top of the pastry for ventilation.

    🥗 What to serve with

    Stromboli pairs well with salads, soups, dips, sauces or can easily shine as the main dish. Here are a few great side-dish ideas to help you out!

    Classic Soups

    Don't forget to serve piping hot roasted tomato, ultimate mushroom, or spicy corn soup with your freshly baked Stromboli. These soups are easy to make and you can prep and cook them while your Stromboli is in the oven.

    Fresh Salads

    You can enjoy this Stromboli recipe with various salads, including Caesar salad, potato salad, Greed wedge salad, and pasta salad.

    Dips and Sauces

    Satisfy your tastebuds by eating this pizza roll with a choice of dipping sauce, such as cheese dip, Italian marinara sauce, pizza sauce, or spinach artichoke dip.

    🧊 Storing and ♨️ Reheating

    Do you want to store the Stromboli for a longer period? Or planning to complete the prep beforehand to serve the Italian appetizer at a party? Here's how you can enjoy the taste anytime you want.

    Freezer 

    You can keep unbaked Stromboli dough in the freezer for up to 3 months. However, don't forget to thaw the frozen dough overnight in the refrigerator. Also, let frozen bread dough rest for about 30 minutes at room temperature before baking. 

    You can also freeze the par-baked Stromboli and bake them straight from the freezer. 

    Fridge

    You can store the leftover Stromboli in the fridge too. Or you can complete the Stromboli recipe prep with all the fillings in the morning and leave it in the fridge to bake later for your dinner party. 

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    👪 Serving size

    This easy stromboli recipe serves 6. If you are a pizza lover, you'll equally love this delicious recipe too. You and your fam will love Stromboli and lick off their fingers! Baked goods with oodles of shredded cheese, you can't neglect this recipe.

    What are you waiting for? Grab all the ingredients from the grocery store and enjoy the flavorful Italian snack for lunch, dinner or a great snack.

    📋 Recipe

    Stuffed stromboli with salami and cheese

    Stromboli Recipe: Crunchy Outside, Oozing Cheese Inside

    This easy Stromboli recipe is a delicious appetizer that you will enjoy making. Crunchy outside with beautiful layers of oozing cheese, pizza topping, and seasonings inside will make you fall in love with this appetizer.
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    Course: Baking, Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 485kcal
    Author: Ben Rayl

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 medium onion - sliced into thin strips
    • 2 peppers - various colors, sliced into thin strips
    • 3 cloves garlic - minced
    • use very generously salt and pepper
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 large pizza dough - about 1 pound (500 g)
    • 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese - shredded
    • 6 ounces ham - sliced
    • 4 ounces salami - sliced
    • ⅔ cup parmesan - finely shredded
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • for dipping Italian pasta sauce

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
    • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and peppers until beginning to soften, about 4 - 5 minutes.  Add the garlic, salt and pepper and Italian seasoning and cook for another minute or two, then allow to cool on a plate.
    • Roll the pizza dough out into a large rectangle, about 9"x13".  Line a baking sheet with baking paper, then transfer the dough to the baking sheet.
    • Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese down the middle of the rectangle, then lay the ham slices on top of the cheese, slightly overlapping them.
    • Spread the peppers and onions over the ham, then more mozzarella.  Lay the salami slices on, then sprinkle on the parmesan.
    • Use scissors or a sharp knife to cut strips into the dough on either side of the filling, making them about 1 ½" wide.  Criss-cross fold them tightly over the top decoratively - leaving small slits for air vents between them.  Be sure to not cut all the way to the filling, but leave a little dough so the filling won't drip out.
    • When you get to the end, fold up the end flap first, then cross over it to seal it tight.  If you don't want to do a 'braid' you can just fold the sides over tightly, seal them together, then cut small slits across the top, about 1 ½" apart.
    • Whisk the egg and 1 tablespoon water together, then brush over the top and sides of the bread.
    • Bake for about 30 - 40 minutes, until golden brown.
    • Serve with a good quality Italian pasta sauce for dipping.

    Notes

    • If you cut the pizza dough all the way, the filling will drip out. 
    • Is braiding dough pattern hard to follow? Alternatively, you can fold and seal the dough sides over tightly while slitting about 1 ½" across the top. Another way to make Stromboli pizza dough is by rolling it like a cinnamon roll.
    • Don't forget to line the parchment paper or non-stick cooking spray to save your Stromboli from sticking on the cookie sheet. Also, allow Stromboli to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before slicing and serving them.
    • Bake the dough in the lower half of your oven to get golden Stromboli crust with pepperoni and salami fillings cooked textbook perfect.
    • You can remove the extra grease from deli ham or other meats by tapping it with a paper towel before layering it inside frozen pizza dough. This way, the crust won't become soggy during baking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1601mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 477IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 3mg

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    2. browniecarlisle

      June 28, 2015 at 6:02 pm

      I wish you had more pictures at *least* of the top and at least one of the filling process. It's hard to discern from this how it is supposed to lay.

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    4. Paula Morgan

      February 09, 2014 at 4:17 pm

      Question: Do you have to use Pizza Dough, or would it be alright to use thawed frozen bread dough??

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      August 30, 2013 at 12:57 pm

      Delicious! 🙂

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