Description
Ready to impress your guests or upgrade your weeknight dinner? This Italian Stromboli is a golden, cheesy, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for sharing. Loaded with mozzarella, salami, and ham all wrapped in soft pizza dough and baked to perfection, it’s one of the best easy dinner ideas out there. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, party appetizer, or hearty game day snack, this easy recipe is a total win. Serve with marinara for dipping and watch it disappear.
Ingredients
1 pound pizza dough
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
8 slices salami
6 slices ham
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
1 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Let the pizza dough sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes to soften.
2. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle about ¼-inch thick.
3. Layer ham, salami, and shredded mozzarella cheese down the center of the dough, leaving about 2 inches on each side.
4. Slice the sides of the dough into strips (1-inch wide) and fold them over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid. Tuck the ends in to seal.
5. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle Italian seasoning over the top.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
7. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
8. Garnish with parsley if using, and serve with marinara sauce on the side.
Notes
Let the dough rest before rolling to avoid tearing.
Avoid overstuffing to prevent leaks during baking.
Always let it cool slightly before slicing for best texture and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Italian Stromboli, easy dinner, quick dinner, pizza roll, stromboli recipe