How to Make the Best Homemade Stromboli Recipe

This homemade Stromboli Recipe combines all the deliciousness of pizza, but stuffed into a warm and crispy dough pocket. Learn how to make stromboli in less than one hour! The whole family will love this easy recipe! 

 

I like to think that this is the best stromboli recipe. Using fresh pizza dough and tons of gooey cheese is key!

You can either use store-bought pizza dough or make your own pizza dough, so do whatever works best for your time and sanity. 

The fun part about making these “pizza pockets” is that you can alter the ingredients for your own cravings.

You can add red peppers, mozzarella cheese, Italian cold cuts, Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, bell peppers, ground beef, or anything else that you want to place in the center of the stromboli dough. 

Once it’s baked golden brown, I’ll then use a pastry brush and add some olive oil and parmesan cheese on top as well!

Don’t forget about dipping in marinara sauce – and you’re golden! 

Stromboli Recipe

Growing up, pizza night was always the most anticipated, so why not put a twist on that excitement by learning how to make stromboli from scratch?

Begin this easy stromboli recipe with a simple homemade dough, plenty of cheese, your favorite toppings, and boom! 

A perfect dinner to make with the family any night of the week.

Another great twist on a classic pizza is my Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bombs. 

Poppable bites that are seasoned and baked to perfection — these will also become a family favorite.

Or, enjoy your favorite chicken parmesan in slider form! It’s a quick and easy dinner option that can be doubled for parties too.

How to Make Stromboli

• Grate your own cheese! Bagged shreds contain anti-caking ingredients that prevent them from melting into the gooey, yummy pull that you’re looking for.
  
• Don’t roll too thin. The dough needs to be thick enough to support the weight of the toppings. 
  
  Otherwise, your homemade stromboli will break apart when you try to seal it.
  
• Got ooze? Some toppings or oils from the meats may seep up and out of the slits in the dough, but don’t panic! 
  
  This is just fine and will not affect the flavor of the final dish.
  
• Keep everything in. Roll up your Italian stromboli starting with the long side, keeping it tight and compact to form a tight seal.
  
• Add golden-brown goodness. This is optional, but adding a brush of egg wash over the top gives the baked homemade stromboli a beautiful golden-brown sheen.

Serving Suggestions

If you’re a sauce lover, whip up my 5-minute marinara or even some basil pesto to dip your Italian stromboli in!

To round out this easy stromboli recipe, add a side of this buttery garlic roasted broccoli or make a big bowl of my copycat Olive Garden salad.

Kitchen Tools You Will Need

• Baking Sheets – Add a layer of parchment paper for easy cleanup!
• Quality Knives and a big solid Cutting Board make prepping a breeze and are well worth the investment.
• Box Grater – As much as I love buying bagged shreds to save time, freshly grated cheese melts down so much smoother and tastes better too.
• Rolling pin – Great for all kinds of baked dishes, from this stromboli recipe to dumplings to pies!
• Basting Brush – Useful for everything from greasing pans to basting food.

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How to Make the Best Homemade Stromboli Recipe

Donna Elick

This stromboli recipe combines all the deliciousness of pizza, stuffed into a dough pocket. Make Italian stromboli in less than one hour!

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Main

Cuisine Italian

Method Oven

Servings 8 2 Stromboli (4 Servings Per Stromboli)

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 1 recipe Best Ever Pizza Dough
• ▢ 2 cups grated mozzarella, divided
• ▢ 1/2 pound sliced Genoa salame
• ▢ 1/2 pound sliced pepperoni
• ▢ 1 cup cooked Italian sausage
• ▢ 1/2 cup fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
• ▢ 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
• ▢ 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil
• ▢ 1 egg
• ▢ Freshly grated parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Prepare pizza dough. Divide into two sections and bring to room temperature.
• Use your fingers or a rolling pin to roll out each section of dough into a rectangle – about 9” x 14”.
• Place 1/3 cup of mozzarella cheese onto each rectangle, leaving 1-2” from each side free of toppings.
• Add a layer of salame, pepperoni, and sausage.
• Add another 1/3 cup of mozzarella cheese and top with some diced tomatoes and a tablespoon each of parsley and basil.
• Add the remaining ⅓ cup of cheese to each stromboli.
• While folding in the sides and keeping everything tight and compact, roll up the stromboli along the long side to form a tight roll.
• Place the strombolis, seam side down, on a baking sheet.
• Whisk together the egg with a tablespoon of water. Brush the egg mixture over the strombolis and cut several slits across the top for steam to escape.
• Bake strombolis for 20-25 minutes or until deep golden brown.
• Brush tops with a bit of olive oil and garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, if desired.
• Slice into 2” sections and serve hot.
• Serve with marinara sauce.

Donna’s Notes

Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

If you wish to make only one stromboli at a time, you will only need about ½ of the toppings ingredients listed. You can vary the toppings in amount and type to suit your personal tastes.

The egg wash makes a beautiful golden sheen on the baked stromboli. It’s not necessary. You could also brush with olive oil or sprinkle with cheese/herbs before baking.

Don’t roll out the dough to thin or it will be difficult to roll it up without it breaking apart. There is quite a bit of elasticity in the dough, though, so you should be able to roll in quite a hefty amount of toppings and stretch the dough around it to seal it up.

Some toppings or oils from the meats may ooze up and out of the slits in the dough, but that’s just fine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 577cal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1867mg | Sugar: 4g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 3mg

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.

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Originally published November 2021, updated and republished August 2024

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