Baked Stromboli Recipe – Quick, Easy, and Delicious

Beef stromboli 8 1 sliced and stacked on parchment paper, topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, and fresh parsley garnish

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Baked Stromboli Recipe – Quick, Easy, and Delicious

Homemade Baked Stromboli is everything you love about pizza rolled into a golden, flaky crust! Packed with bold flavors from Italian sausage, pepperoni, and melted cheese, it’s a quick and satisfying recipe that's perfect as a hearty appetizer, a family-friendly dinner, or even a game-day snack.

Prep Time15

Cook Time18

Total Time30

Course: Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 862kcal

Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

1 ball or roll of pizza dough (homemade is great but I used store-bought)
1 lb Italian sausage
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 package sliced pepperoni
2 cups pizza sauce
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 egg

Instructions

Cook Italian sausage in a medium skillet until browned. Drain on paper towels and crumble into small pieces.
Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place parchment paper on a baking pan and lightly flour. Roll the dough out to form a large rectangle.
Brush a thin layer of pizza sauce on dough. Layer on crumbled sausage then mozzarella cheese. Place pepperoni slices on top of cheese then sprinkle with ¾ cup Parmesan cheese. Gently roll in short sides of dough to form a seal around filling.
Starting on long side of dough, carefully roll into one third of Stromboli. Using parchment, roll dough again until reaching opposite end. Pinch together and place seam side down.
Mix egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush egg mixture over Stromboli and sprinkle with remaining ¼ Parmesan cheese.
Place in oven and IMMEDIATELY TURN OVEN DOWN to 350 degrees. Bake for approximately 18 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Test center of turnover. If dough is not completely cooked, slice Stromboli in half and bake for additional 5-8 minutes.
Serve with warm marinara sauce

Notes

Recipe Variations:

- Cheese Options: Substitute mozzarella and Parmesan with provolone, Asiago, or a sharp cheddar for a twist.

- Extra Fillings: Add vegetables like sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions for additional flavor and texture.

- Spicy Kick: Add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeños to the filling if you like extra heat.

- Different Meats: Swap the Italian sausage or pepperoni with other favorites like cooked ground beef, ham, or bacon.

Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F until warmed through to maintain the crispy crust and melty interior.

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