Homemade Stromboli Recipe

This homemade stromboli is loaded with melted mozzarella, salami, ham, and pepperoni, all rolled up in golden pizza dough and ready in just 30 minutes. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners and game day alike.

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Easy Homemade Stromboli

Stromboli has all the flavors of a traditional pizza but rolled into a golden, cheesy log then sliced into individual pieces. It’s the ultimate shareable dinner, easier to serve than slices of pepperoni pizza and more impressive than ordering out.

This version is filled with melted mozzarella, pizza sauce, salami, ham, and pepperoni, all wrapped in crispy pizza dough. It comes together in 30 minutes and works great for a busy weeknight or game day. If you love pizza pinwheels or ham and cheese pinwheels, this one is a must-try.

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 (I love the one from Trader Joes).
• 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 mozzarella and 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: Is a classic choice for pizza and a great reason to stuff this meat into stromboli.

How to Make Homemade Stromboli

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.

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the top. Then add the sliced salami, ham, and pepperoni. Add in any other veggies or toppings if desired.

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. Transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheet.

Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese and then evenly sprinkle the garlic powder over top. Gently cut slats into the top every 2 inches.

Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 400°F for 18-20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Helpful Tips

Making homemade stromboli doesn’t have to be difficult. These tips will help you make it perfect.

• 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.
• Soggy bottom. Preheat your baking sheet in the oven before adding the stromboli. The heat from the pan underneath helps crisp up the bottom crust as it bakes.

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 cheese make a simple, satisfying combo.
• 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. Stromboli is often credited to Philadelphia and calzones to 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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