Description
This Cheesy Pepperoni Stromboli is a delicious Italian-inspired rolled pizza filled with gooey mozzarella cheese and savory pepperoni, seasoned with Italian herbs for a perfect homemade treat. Crisp golden on the outside and melty on the inside, it makes a great appetizer, snack or meal for any pizza lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Stromboli Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz sliced pepperoni
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Roll Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a clean surface into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick, providing an even base for the filling.
- Add Fillings: Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the dough, layer with the sliced pepperoni, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Form Stromboli: Starting from one end, roll the dough tightly into a log shape, then pinch the seams closed to seal all the fillings inside.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the stromboli seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top with olive oil and make small slits to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cooked through. Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade pizza dough according to your preference.
- Feel free to add other fillings like bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms for variety.
- Allow the stromboli to cool a few minutes before slicing to keep the cheese from oozing out.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping if desired.
- For extra crispness, bake on a pizza stone or preheated baking steel if available.
