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Italian Stromboli Recipe

Italian Stromboli Recipe


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4.7 from 15 reviews

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Savor the authentic Italian stromboli, a rolled masterpiece stuffed with layers of premium meats, melted cheeses, and aromatic herbs. Crisp golden dough embraces rich fillings, delivering a hearty slice of Italian culinary passion you’ll crave again and again.


Ingredients

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Main Protein Ingredients:

  • 10 slices Genoa salami
  • 8 slices deli ham
  • 12 slices sandwich pepperoni

Cheese Ingredients:

  • 8 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
  • 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) parmesan cheese

Base and Flavor Ingredients:

  • 1 tube Pillsbury pizza crust
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat oven according to pizza crust package instructions, typically around 425°F.
  2. Create garlic infusion by melting butter and combining with finely chopped garlic, fresh parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Place parchment paper on baking sheet and carefully stretch pizza dough, extending it to nearly cover the entire surface.
  4. Distribute cured meats evenly across dough: layer ham, salami, and pepperoni, ensuring consistent coverage while maintaining a small perimeter around edges.
  5. Carefully roll dough lengthwise into a compact cylinder, pressing seams firmly to seal and pinching ends to prevent ingredient spillage.
  6. Use sharp serrated knife to create diagonal slits across stromboli’s surface, then liberally coat exterior with prepared garlic butter mixture.
  7. Transfer stromboli to preheated oven and bake until exterior turns golden brown and cheese begins bubbling, approximately 15-20 minutes.
  8. Allow stromboli to rest for 5 minutes after removing from oven, then slice diagonally and serve alongside warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Customize meats by swapping out ham, salami, or pepperoni with turkey, chicken, or vegetarian protein alternatives to suit different dietary preferences.
  • Prevent soggy bottoms by using a preheated pizza stone or placing the baking sheet on the lowest oven rack for crispier crust results.
  • Create a gluten-free version by selecting gluten-free pizza dough and checking ingredient labels for potential cross-contamination.
  • Enhance flavor complexity by adding fresh herbs like basil or oregano between meat and cheese layers for an extra aromatic touch.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 435 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 1180 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 23 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg