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Freshly baked Italian Stromboli with melted cheese and pepperoni, served with marinara sauce.

Delicious Italian Stromboli Recipe


  • Total Time: 40 mins

Description

This easy Italian Stromboli recipe is a cheesy, flavor-packed rolled masterpiece perfect for weeknight dinners or game day snacks. Made with pizza dough, mozzarella, pepperoni, and optional veggies, it’s baked to golden perfection and served with marinara sauce. Customize with your favorite fillings!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup sliced pepperoni
  • ½ cup diced bell peppers (optional)
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives (optional)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup marinara sauce (for serving)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out pizza dough into a 12×10-inch rectangle.
  2. Spread marinara sauce (if using), then layer mozzarella, pepperoni, bell peppers, olives, and Italian seasoning, leaving a 1-inch border.
  3. Tightly roll dough into a log, seal edges, and place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Brush with olive oil, make slits on top, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Use fresh dough for best results.
  • Avoid overstuffing to make rolling easier.
  • Seal edges tightly to prevent leaks.
  • Let Stromboli cool slightly before slicing.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of Stromboli)
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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