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Italian Meat & Cheese Stromboli recipe - photo 4
Chef Ava

Italian Meat & Cheese Stromboli

A golden, crisp-yet-tender stromboli rolled around savory Italian meats and melted mozzarella and provolone, brushed with butter and Parmesan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pizza dough
  • 1 1/2–2 cups Italian meats pepperoni, salami, ham
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2–1 cup provolone cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 egg plus 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
  • 2–3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
For serving
  • marinara sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a rectangle about 10×14 inches.
    Italian Meat & Cheese Stromboli recipe
  3. Leave a 1-inch border around the edges and layer the Italian meats evenly over the dough.
  4. Sprinkle the mozzarella and provolone cheeses on top.
  5. Add the Italian seasoning and garlic powder evenly across the filling.
  6. Starting from the long side, carefully roll the dough into a tight log.
    Italian Meat & Cheese Stromboli recipe - photo 2
  7. Pinch the seams and tuck the ends underneath, then place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
  8. Brush the top with the egg wash, then with melted butter.
  9. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
  10. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
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  11. Let the stromboli rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
  12. Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side.
    Italian Meat & Cheese Stromboli recipe - photo 4

Notes

Let the dough sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before rolling so it stretches easily. Pat the meats dry and leave a clean border so the seams seal and nothing leaks out.