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Homemade Stromboli

Published: Sep 24, 2020 · Modified: Aug 22, 2024 by Kris Longwell · This post may contain affiliate links

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Several slices of homemade stromboli on a cutting board next to a chef's knife.

Everyone loves pizza, right? Well, wait until you sink your teeth into this incredible culinary creation.

We love all kinds of pizza, from Chicago-Style Deep-Dish to Thin-Crust Soppressata and Mushroom Pizza. But when you roll it all up with high-quality meats and cheeses and then bake to perfection, you’ve got something truly magical to serve. And you won’t believe how easy it is to prepare!

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A stromboli sitting on a cutting board next to a knife with several slices of the stromboli in the foreground.

How To Make Stromboli

This stromboli recipe is not difficult to prepare and is fun to bring the kids in to help out.

We love going with our homemade pizza dough, but you can certainly pick up some dough from your favorite local pizza joint.

Stuffing the stromboli with quality meats and cheese ensures the end result is stellar. More on that in just a moment.

Choosing the Best Ingredients

We’ve said this many times before, but it bears repeating: A recipe is only as good as the ingredients you choose to make it with.

Primo Taglio® is a premium line of meats and cheeses and is made with the finest ingredients.

We start by rolling our pizza dough out to a rectangle that is approximately 10″ x 13″ in size. Brush on some melted butter, and then add a nice layer of Primo Taglio® Grated Parmesan Cheese.

A hand sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese onto a rectangle of pizza dough with a container of parmesan cheese in the foreground.

Next, we add a layer of sliced pepperoni, and then a layer of amazing Primo Taglio® Italian Dry Salami.

This salami is so delicious and is the perfect Italian meat for our homemade stromboli.

EXPERT TIP: When you are layering the meats onto the dough, be sure to leave about a 1-inch border around the edges. This will allow you to easily seal the dough once it’s rolled up.

A hand layering slices of salami onto a large rectangle of pizza dough with a package of salami in the foreground.

A layer of thinly sliced Primo Taglio® Prosciutto adds a depth of flavor that we think is just incredible.

This prosciutto has been dry-cured for 7 months and is expertly cut into paper-thin slices.

It completes what we think is the trifecta of meats for our stromboli.

A hand layering slices of prosciutto onto a large rectangle of pizza dough with a package of prosciutto in the foreground.

The Difference Between Calzone and Stromboli

We love all kinds of pizza, and stromboli is one of our all-time favorites. But we love a nice calzone, too.

Stromboli vs Calzone. What’s the difference you make ask.

That’s easy, a stromboli is rolled up jelly-roll style with the ends sealed. A calzone has similar ingredients as a stromboli, but is folded over like a taco and sealed along the edges.

EXPERT TIP: Start to roll the stromboli by gently folding the long edge of the rectangle inwards. Keep rolling until you reach the other edge. Use your fingers to pinch and seal the stromboli. Tuck the ends in and use your fingers to help form a seal on both sides. Use a sharp knife to cut several diagonal slits on the top of the log. Gently transfer the stromboli to a baking sheet, seam side down. Brush all over with an egg wash.

Two hands rolling up a stromboli, and then those two hands sealing the ends, and then a knife cutting slits on top of the stromboli.

Place in a 375°F preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.

The smell of a stromboli pizza, while it is baking, is heavenly.

You’ll love the oozing cheese when you cut the slices. You’ll want to make sure you have a nice warmed serving of fresh marinara sauce for dipping.

Several slices of homemade stromboli on a cutting board next to a chef's knife.

Primo Taglio® Delivers Superior Taste

We just can’t rave enough about the quality line of meats and cheeses that we rely on from Primo Taglio®. Another wonderful array of delicious products offered at Tom Thum is O Organics®.

Serving this homemade stromboli for ‘at home’ tailgating parties always gets huge cheers and approval from family and friends.

And picking these wonderful ingredients from our local Tom Thumb supermarket couldn’t be easier! Tom Thumb also offers Grocery Delivery and Drive Up & Go™ for convenient ways to shop!

A sliced stromboli on a white platter with two pieces turned on their sides and next to individual plates of stromboli slices.

There is just something extra festive about a homemade stromboli.

Besides being incredibly delicious, especially when served with homemade marinara sauce, it’s just perfect for entertaining.

Folks love to graze over the delectable slices and consistently come back for more until it’s all gobbled up!

A small spoon being used to place marinara sauce on a slice of stromboli

Ready to make the best Italian stromboli in town? I shopped at Tom Thumb, but you can also find O Organics & Primo Taglio products at the Albertsons Companies family of stores, including Albertsons, Safeway, ACME Markets, Jewel-Osco, Randalls, Shaw’s Supermarket, Star Market, and Vons.

And when you do, be sure to take a photo of it, post it on Instagram, and tag @HowToFeedaLoon and @TomThumbTx

A stromboli sitting on a cutting board next to a knife with several slices of the stromboli in the foreground.

Homemade Stromboli

Homemade Stromboli is almost as fun to prepare as it is to eat. Almost. The loaded pizza roll is bursting with amazing flavors from the Italian meats and cheese. And it is perfect for entertaining.
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Lunch / Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 646kcal
Author: Kris Longwell

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Equipment

  • Baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon flour for dusting work surface
  • 12 oz pizza dough homemade or purchased
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup Primo Taglio® Parmesan cheese grated, plus more for topping
  • 6 oz pepperoni sliced
  • 6 oz Primo Taglio® Salami sliced
  • 3 oz Primo Taglio® Prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 6 oz. mozzarella cheese whole milk, shredded
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • t tablespoon oregano dried
  • 2 cups marinara sauce warmed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Lightly dust work surface with flour. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out to a 10 x 13-inch rectangle, with the long side facing you.
  • Brush the melted butter all over the dough. Sprinkle ½ cup of the Parmesan cheese over the butter. Add a layer of the pepperoni, overlapping each slice slightly, leaving a 1-inch border along the edges of the dough. Then add a layer of the salami over the pepperoni, also slightly overlapping. Top with sliced prosciutto and then cheese.
  • Use your hands to start rolling the dough inwards, lengthwise. Continue rolling until the other side of the dough is reached. Carefully pinch the edges to form a seal. Also, use your hands to fold in and seal both ends of the stromboli.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet, seam side down. Cut three diagonal slits in the top of the stromboli. Brush the egg wash all over the tops and sides and then sprinkle 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and the dried oregano over the top. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden on top.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Use a serrated knife to cut the stromboli into 1-inch slices. Place on serving platter and serve with warmed marinara sauce.

Notes

We love the combination of pepperoni, salami, prosciutto, and whole milk mozzarella.  Other common stromboli filling ingredients include deli ham and shredded provolone cheese.  
We think homemade pizza dough makes a big difference in the final dish, but often you can find excellent pizza dough available for purchase from your local pizza place or Italian eatery. 
The stromboli is best when served warm, but it's also delicious at room temperature.
Homemade marinara is the perfect dipping sauce for this stromboli.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 646kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 2395mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 774IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 267mg | Iron: 4mg
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Comments

  1. Luke Sawyer Rogers says

    March 17, 2024 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing recipe. I stopped at my local pizza shop and picked up the dough, and this came out incredible. I can’t tell you how many people asked me for this recipe, and it saved the Super Bowl party I went to as the host’s dish didn’t turn out very well. Once again how to feed a loon saves the day.

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      March 18, 2024 at 11:58 am

      Awesome!!!! We LOVE getting homemade pizza dough from our favorite pizza joint! So good and soooo easy!!!

      Reply
  2. Jen says

    February 13, 2021 at 4:33 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was delicious. I made this last night using your recipes for the dough and the sauce. My boyfriend says it was a hit. We will make this again!

    Reply
  3. Larry says

    December 10, 2020 at 11:08 am

    5 stars
    I couldn’t find the recipe on Pinterest and I like to save them so I can go back and read them cause this 73 year old man has a hard time to remember everything.

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      December 10, 2020 at 12:11 pm

      Hi Larry!! We completely understand! Let us know if you have any questions about the recipe! Best, Kris & Wesley

      Reply
  4. Ayako Suzuki says

    October 18, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for weeknight dinner last week. Kept it simple with salad and wine, and of course marinara sauce. It was so good that my husband couldn’t stop eating! Very simple to make and so delicious! Look forward to making this for a gathering. Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      October 19, 2020 at 10:49 am

      Ayako! Sounds like the perfect meal!! Yum!! We are so happy to hear that you and your husband enjoyed the stromboli! We’re crazy about it, too!! Thank you so much for letting us know and for the wonderful review!! That means a lot to us!!! All the best, Kris & Wesley

      Reply
  5. Matt Pearson says

    October 02, 2020 at 4:35 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for the fam, and they LOVED IT! So much so, that they told me to stop making calzones and make this instead! 100% loon-fan approved!

    Reply
  6. Judi Fotherby says

    September 24, 2020 at 6:05 pm

    Question: how much dried oregano do we use?

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      September 25, 2020 at 11:02 am

      Hi Judi, we use about 1 tsp for sprinkling over the top of the stromboli after you’ve added the egg wash. Let us know if you make the stromboli and what you think!! Best, Kris & Wesley

      Reply
  7. Karen B. says

    September 24, 2020 at 4:41 pm

    Yum!! This looks amazing and would make a perfect lunch for my son and hubby. I make homemade sourdough pizza crust (recipe fromKing Arthur flour) that i think would be perfect for this!

    Reply
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