Description
Cheesy Stromboli brings Italian-American comfort to your table with its rolled dough packed with savory meats and melted cheese. Warm, hearty slices invite you to savor a delightful meal that promises to satisfy hunger and spark culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Italian sausage (cooked, spicy or mild)
Cheese and Produce:
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese (whole-milk for best melt)
- 1 cup (150 grams) bell peppers (sliced, mixed colors)
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) sliced olives (black or green)
Base and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) marinara sauce (for dipping)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 400F (200C) and arrange a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- On a floured surface, stretch the pizza dough into a thin rectangular shape approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Distribute cooked Italian sausage evenly across the dough, ensuring complete coverage.
- Layer mozzarella cheese, sliced bell peppers, and chopped olives uniformly over the sausage.
- Carefully roll the dough from one long edge, creating a tight cylindrical shape.
- Firmly press and pinch the edges to completely seal the stromboli, preventing filling from escaping.
- Transfer the rolled stromboli onto the prepared baking sheet, positioning it seam-side down.
- Gently brush the exterior with olive oil to promote golden browning and enhance flavor.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the surface turns a rich, golden brown and appears crispy.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes to stabilize internal temperature.
- Slice diagonally into generous portions and serve alongside warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Customize the filling by swapping sausage with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version.
- Allow the dough to rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before rolling to prevent shrinking and make it easier to stretch.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by preheating the baking sheet or using a pizza stone for extra crispiness.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding fresh herbs like basil or oregano between cheese layers for a gourmet touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1020 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg