Homemade Stromboli

Homemade Stromboli is a delicious and fun dish that you can easily make at home. It’s like a pizza rolled up into a cozy, golden-brown bundle, filled with your favorite meats and cheeses. Perfect for family dinners, game nights, or even as a tasty snack, this dish is sure to become a hit in your house.

Why Make This Recipe
Making your own stromboli is a great way to enjoy a homemade meal without a lot of fuss. You can customize it with all your favorite fillings and the best part is you can get the kids involved in the process! Rolling the dough and choosing the ingredients can be a fun family activity. Plus, it’s a terrific way to use up leftovers.

How to Make Homemade Stromboli
Ingredients

1 can pizza dough
Garlic butter (for spreading)
Pepper jack cheese, sliced
Pepperoni slices
Salami slices
Ham slices
Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Garlic powder
Italian seasonings
1 egg (for egg wash)

Directions

Preheat the oven according to pizza dough instructions (usually around 375°F or 190°C).
Unroll the pizza dough on a clean surface and spread garlic butter on the bottom. This adds flavor and helps keep the roll nice and moist.
Layer the dough with pepper jack cheese, pepperoni, salami, ham, and mozzarella cheese. Feel free to mix and match with whatever meats and cheeses you love!
Season the filling with garlic powder and Italian seasonings to your taste. This is where you can add a little extra pizzazz if you like.
Leave a 1 ½ inch border around the perimeter of the dough. This is important to help seal the stromboli.
Roll the dough tightly, starting from one edge. Keep it tight so all the filling stays inside.
Brush the top of the rolled dough with egg wash. This gives it that lovely golden color when baked.
Cut slits on the top of the dough to allow steam to escape while baking. This will help avoid any explosions in the oven!
Bake in the preheated oven until the dough is golden brown, usually about 20-25 minutes. Keep a close eye on it.
Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, slice, and enjoy!

How to Serve Homemade Stromboli
Serve your homemade stromboli warm. It’s great on its own or with marinara sauce on the side for dipping. You can also pair it with a fresh salad or some roasted veggies for a more complete meal.

How to Store Homemade Stromboli
If you have leftovers, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store them in the fridge. They should last about 3-4 days. You can also freeze stromboli for up to 2 months. Just make sure it’s well wrapped.

Tips to Make Homemade Stromboli

Make sure to preheat your oven before baking; a hot oven is key for a crispy crust.
Try not to overfill the stromboli; this can make it hard to roll and may cause it to burst.
Experiment with different fillings! You can add veggies, different cheeses, or even sauces to change things up.

Variation (if any)
Instead of meat, you can make a vegetarian stromboli with roasted vegetables, spinach, and ricotta cheese. The possibilities are endless!

FAQs
Can I use frozen pizza dough?
Yes! Just let it thaw according to the package directions before using.

How do I know when the stromboli is done?
It should be golden brown on top. You can also use a thermometer; it should read about 190°F (88°C) inside.

Can I reheat leftover stromboli?
Absolutely! Just pop it in the microwave or reheat it in the oven at a low temperature until warmed through.