Description
Pepperoni stromboli delivers a mouthwatering Italian-American classic packed with melted cheese and spicy salami. Crispy golden crust wrapped around savory fillings promises a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 1 cup (236.6 milliliters) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup (59.1 milliliters) parmesan cheese, grated
Meat:
- 1/2 cup (118.3 milliliters) pepperoni, sliced
Other Ingredients:
- 1 pizza dough, rolled into a rectangle on a floured surface
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Italian seasoning
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup (118.3 milliliters) marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Spread pizza dough into a thin rectangular shape on a lightly dusted work surface, ensuring even thickness.
- Create a uniform layer of mozzarella cheese across the dough, maintaining a small margin around the perimeter.
- Arrange pepperoni slices in a consistent pattern over the cheese, covering most of the surface.
- Generously dust the pepperoni with Parmesan cheese and sprinkle Italian seasoning for enhanced flavor profile.
- Tightly roll the dough from the longer side, carefully encasing the fillings and pressing edges to seal.
- Gently transfer the rolled stromboli to a prepared baking sheet with the seam facing downward.
- Delicately paint the exterior with beaten egg, which will create a rich, glossy golden-brown surface during baking.
- Make strategic small incisions along the top to facilitate steam release and prevent potential bursting.
- Slide the stromboli into a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes until the crust achieves a deep golden color.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest briefly, enabling internal temperatures to stabilize before slicing.
- Serve warm alongside marinara sauce for a delightful dipping experience.
Notes
- Customize the stromboli by swapping pepperoni with cooked ham, crispy bacon, or vegetarian alternatives like roasted vegetables for diverse flavor profiles.
- Ensure dough is rolled thin and evenly to prevent thick, doughy sections and guarantee a crispy, balanced texture throughout.
- Prevent soggy bottom by preheating the baking sheet or using a pizza stone, which helps create a perfectly crisp crust from edge to edge.
- Make ahead and freeze unbaked stromboli for convenient meal prep, wrapping tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil to maintain freshness up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg