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Classic Stromboli

A savory rolled Italian-American turnover packed with cured meats, melted cheeses, and Italian herbs baked inside crisp pizza dough.

45 minMediumServes 4580 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanDinnerOvenStandardHigh ProteinNut-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pizza dough
  • 4 oz provolone cheese, sliced
  • 4 oz deli ham, sliced
  • 4 oz hard salami, sliced
  • 3 oz pepperoni, sliced
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 10x14-inch rectangle.

  3. 3

    Layer 4 oz sliced provolone cheese, 4 oz sliced deli ham, 4 oz sliced hard salami, 3 oz sliced pepperoni, and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border along the edges.

  4. 4

    Roll dough tightly into a log starting from the long edge, seam-side down, and pinch ends to seal tightly.

  5. 5

    Brush top with 1 beaten egg and sprinkle evenly with 1 tsp Italian seasoning.

  6. 6

    Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165F.

  7. 7

    Slice into rounds and serve warm with 1/2 cup marinara sauce for dipping.

Questions

Can I make Classic Stromboli dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (4 oz provolone cheese, sliced, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dinner collection instead.

How long does Classic Stromboli keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Classic Stromboli?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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