Italian Stromboli Pizza Roll (Print-Friendly Version)
Savory Italian loaf with layers of deli meats and melted cheese, baked to golden perfection.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
01 -
1 refrigerated pizza crust (fresh for best texture)
→ Sauce
02 -
1/4 cup pizza sauce (quality jarred or homemade)
→ Meats
03 -
Thinly sliced deli ham, about 4 oz
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Thinly sliced deli salami, about 4 oz
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Thinly sliced deli pepperoni, about 4 oz
→ Cheese
06 -
3 cups grated mozzarella cheese (freshly grated preferred)
→ Seasonings & Toppings
07 -
1 tsp Italian seasoning blend
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2 tbsp melted butter
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp dried parsley
# Steps:
01 -
Set oven to 400°F (204°C) and allow to fully preheat for even baking.
02 -
Roll out the pizza dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, stretching into an even rectangle without tearing.
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Brush 1/4 cup pizza sauce evenly over dough. Layer sliced ham, then sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella. Add salami, top with another cup mozzarella, then pepperoni and remaining mozzarella. Finish with a dusting of Italian seasoning.
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Carefully roll dough starting from a long edge to enclose fillings in layers. Pinch seams securely on all sides to seal.
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Brush the rolled stromboli with melted butter. Sprinkle garlic powder and dried parsley over the surface. Cut small slits on top to allow steam to escape.
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Place stromboli on baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until crust is deep golden and firm to the touch.
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Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes to let the cheese set for cleaner slices.
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Slice into generous portions and serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
# Notes & Tips:
01 -
Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and enable easy cleanup.
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Freshly grated mozzarella yields the best melt and flavor.
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Allow the stromboli to rest before slicing to maintain neat layers.
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Leftovers reheat well in a hot oven to preserve crust crispness; avoid microwaving.