Stromboli Recipe

Learn to make a homemade stromboli that is loaded with cheese, salami, ham and pepperoni than rolled up in pizza dough. Easy to make and a family favorite recipe!

Easy Homemade Stromboli

Stromboli has all of the same flavors of a traditional pizza but is rolled into an Italian pinwheel then sliced different from a calzone that is folded together with sealed edges. It’s a crowd friendly version of pizza pinwheels or baked ham and cheese pinwheels.

This homemade stromboli is filled with a cheesy inside, pizza sauce and meats. Plus it comes together super quickly, especially if you are using store-bought dough. It’s the perfect crowd-please for weeknight dinners or game day!

Recipe Ingredients

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

• Pizza dough: Make your own homemade pizza dough or purchase a premade pizza dough in the refrigerator aisle.
• Pizza sauce: Pick your favorite marinara sauce or make easy homemade pizza sauce to spread over the dough before adding toppings and baking.
• Cheese: Shredded white mozzarella & parmesan cheese gives this stromboli an authentic Italian pizza flavor. Once you cut the stromboli into slices you will see the stringy, long melted cheese pull apart.
• Salami: Add a delicious salami taste and texture to the toppings list.
• Ham: Sliced deli ham works great. If you like it cut or just add whole is great with this stromboli recipe.
• Pepperoni: Homemade pepperoni pizza is a classic and a great reason to stuff this meat into stromboli.

How to Make Homemade Stromboli

This homemade stromboli is so simple to make and tastes amazingly delicious baked! Prepare your dough, add your favorite toppings, roll it up, and bake it in the oven.

1. Roll out the dough. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out into a large rectangle (about 10×14″). Spread the pizza sauce on top, leaving a 2-inch border around the perimeter.
2. Add toppings. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the top. Then add the sliced salami, ham, and pepperoni. Add in any other veggies or toppings if desired.
3. Fold. Brush the edges of the dough with the egg. Then roll up the dough like a jelly roll. Pinch or seal the edges together and tuck them under. Brush the top of the dough with the egg wash.
4. Season. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese and then evenly sprinkle the garlic powder over top. Gently cut slats into the top every 2 inches.
5. Bake in the oven. Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Helpful Tips

Making these stromboli doesn’t have to be difficult. It is a great dinner for a busy night!

• Leave room. When adding the sauce and fillings, make sure to leave about a 2-inch border around the perimeter of the dough. This way, the fillings won’t ooze out when you try to fold the stromboli.
• Folding stromboli. The fun part of making this recipe is the assembly! If you’ve ever rolled a log of cinnamon rolls, you’ll have no trouble rolling the stromboli. It doesn’t need to be super tight, but make sure to roll it tight enough (in the shape of a log) so that it keeps its shape and the fillings stay intact.
• Crust browning. If the crust is browning too fast on the outside but is still doughy on the inside, try bumping down the temperature and place a piece of foil over the top of it. Some ovens run hotter than others. Rolling the dough thinner can also help.
• Egg wash. Don’t skip this step! Brushing an easy egg wash over the dough gives the crust that perfectly golden and crispy texture.
• Slits. Before going into the oven, use a knife to make slits across the stromboli about every 2 inches. This prevents it from exploding in the oven, so this is definitely an important step that you don’t want to forget.

Filling Variations

• Pineapple. Canadian bacon, mozzarella, and pineapple
• BBQ chicken. Shredded BBQ chicken with red onion, mozzarella, and cilantro
• White sauce. White pizza sauce with chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella, and spinach
• Ham. Leftover sliced baked ham and Swiss
• Pesto. Basil pesto with mozzarella, spinach, and chicken
• Buffalo. Tangy buffalo sauce tossed with chicken, mozzarella, ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Stromboli vs Calzone

You may be wondering what the difference is between a stromboli and a calzone. First, their origin is much different! Stromboli is from Philadelphia and calzones from Naples, Italy.

While stromboli is similar to a calzone, it is rolled out into a rectangle and rolled up like a jelly roll. Calzone is folded like a pocket. Stromboli is also sliced to create multiple servings, whereas a calzone is usually just one serving.

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Storage and Freezing

• Make ahead: Assemble stromboli 8 – 12 hours ahead of time then cover and place in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, add egg wash and cut slits in top. Increase baking time by a few minutes.
• Store: Stromboli leftovers are easy to store and warm up when ready. Place the stromboli in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days long. This will warm up nicely in the oven, air fryer, or microwave. Heat until it is warmed through!
• Freeze: Freeze leftover homemade stromboli slices to enjoy later. Cool completely then place in a freezer safe bag up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator then reheat in the oven.