Golden pizza dough rolled around generous layers of ham, salami, pepperoni, and creamy mozzarella cheese, seasoned with Italian herbs. After a quick bake to a crisp finish, this cheesy, savory loaf is sliced for serving. Enjoy each bite with a side of rich pizza sauce, making it ideal for dinner, game day, or a hearty lunch. Let it rest briefly after baking to keep slices neat and cheese perfectly set. This crowd-pleaser combines familiar deli meats with Italian flavors for a comforting, sharable favorite.
Italian Stromboli is my family’s go to when we want something crowd pleasing without spending hours in the kitchen This cheesy meat filled roll makes a fun dinner and is always a hit at parties or movie nights
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to assemble with store bought pizza dough and deli meats
Great make ahead meal or party snack
Customizable with your favorite fillings
Ready in under forty minutes
Every time I make this for game day it disappears so fast I have to hide a few slices for myself
Ingredients
Refrigerated pizza crust: Choose a fresh dough for the best texture
Pizza sauce: Use a good quality jarred or homemade sauce for richest flavor
Thinly sliced deli ham: Adds savory flavor and stays tender after baking
Sliced deli salami: Brings a peppery bite to the filling
Sliced deli pepperoni: Classic for that pizza shop flavor
Grated mozzarella cheese: Freshly grated melts best and gives that perfect cheesy pull
Italian seasoning: A blend of herbs that infuses each bite with classic aromas
Butter melted: Brushed on top for a golden crisp crust
Garlic powder: Sprinkled for extra kick
Dried parsley: Finishes the top with color and herby aroma
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare the Oven:
Set your oven to four hundred degrees and let it preheat fully for even baking
Shape the Dough:
Roll out the pizza dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper Gently stretch it into an even rectangle so the fillings spread without tearing
Layer the Fillings:
Brush about a quarter cup of pizza sauce over the dough Then lay down the ham and sprinkle one cup of cheese Add a salami layer then more cheese Repeat with pepperoni and the rest of the cheese Finish with a dusting of Italian seasoning
Roll and Seal:
Starting on a long edge carefully roll the dough up so you get layers of meat and cheese Pinch the seams all around and underneath to keep everything inside
Top and Vent:
Brush the melted butter all over the rolled dough Generously sprinkle with garlic powder and dried parsley Cut small slits on top using a sharp knife so steam can escape and the crust stays crisp
Bake:
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about twenty minutes The Stromboli is ready when the crust is deep golden and firm when tapped
Rest and Slice:
Let the baked Stromboli sit for five minutes out of the oven This helps the cheese set so you get cleaner slices
Serve:
Cut into generous slices and serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping We always put out extra sauce for dunkers
A slice of Italian Stromboli with cheese and meat.
