Description
Pepperoni stromboli presents a delightful Italian-American rolled sandwich packed with savory ingredients. Melted cheese and spicy pepperoni create a satisfying meal perfect for sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) pizza dough
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz (113 g) sliced pepperoni
- 1 tsp (5 ml) italian seasoning
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal non-stick surface.
- Gently stretch the pizza dough into a thin rectangular shape, ensuring even thickness across the surface.
- Distribute mozzarella cheese generously over the dough, creating a consistent layer that covers the entire surface.
- Arrange pepperoni slices uniformly across the cheese, then sprinkle Italian seasoning for enhanced flavor profile.
- Carefully roll the dough from the longer side, creating a compact cylindrical shape, pressing edges firmly to seal the filling inside.
- Position the rolled stromboli seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, preventing potential cheese leakage.
- Lightly brush the exterior with olive oil to promote golden, crispy browning and enhance visual appeal.
- Create several small diagonal cuts along the top surface to allow steam escape and prevent potential bursting.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the exterior turns a rich, golden-brown color with crispy edges.
- Remove from oven and allow the stromboli to rest for 5-7 minutes, enabling the interior to set and making slicing easier.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality pepperoni to enhance the overall flavor profile and ensure a rich, authentic taste.
- Use cold mozzarella for easier layering and prevent the cheese from melting too quickly during preparation.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular pizza dough with cauliflower or almond flour-based alternatives.
- Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for an extra kick of heat that complements the cheesy pepperoni filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg