Description
Pepperoni stromboli delivers irresistible Italian-American comfort straight to hungry tables. Melted cheese, spicy pepperoni, and golden crispy crust promise delicious moments families will crave and remember.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sliced pepperoni
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Finishing and Serving Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) marinara sauce (for dipping)
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Transform the rectangular pizza dough into a wide, flat canvas on a flour-dusted work surface.
- Create a luscious cheese foundation by scattering mozzarella across the dough, maintaining a small perimeter for secure sealing.
- Arrange pepperoni slices in an elegant overlapping pattern atop the cheese layer.
- Enhance the flavor profile by delicately sprinkling garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper across the surface.
- Meticulously roll the dough into a compact log, ensuring the edges are carefully tucked and sealed to prevent filling escape.
- Position the stromboli seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating a smooth exterior.
- Elevate the presentation by gently brushing the surface with olive oil and dusting with additional garlic powder and oregano.
- Slide the stromboli into a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven, allowing it to transform into a golden-crusted delicacy for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the stromboli to rest briefly, permitting the internal cheese to stabilize and flavors to meld.
- Slice into generous portions and complement with a vibrant marinara sauce for dipping, garnishing with fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality pizza dough for the best texture and flavor, ensuring a crispy golden exterior and soft interior.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like provolone or parmesan to add depth and complexity to the stromboli’s taste profile.
- Keep pepperoni slices thin and evenly distributed to prevent creating heavy, greasy pockets within the rolled dough.
- Allow the stromboli to rest briefly after baking, which helps the cheese set and makes slicing cleaner and more precise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg