Cheesy Pepperoni Stromboli - Perfect for Family Dinners

Name: Cheesy Pepperoni Stromboli - Perfect for Family Dinners
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: For the Stromboli:; 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade); 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 4 oz pepperoni slices; 1/4 cup ricotta cheese; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Salt and black pepper to taste; For the Garlic Butter Topping:; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; For the Marinara Dipping Sauce:; 1 cup marinara sauce; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; Pinch of red pepper flakes; For Assembly:; All-purpose flour for dusting; 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash); 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional); Cooking spray or olive oil

This Cheesy Pepperoni Stromboli is the ultimate family-friendly comfort food that brings all the beloved flavors of pizza wrapped up in a golden, flaky crust. Made with soft pizza dough that's rolled thin and filled with layers of gooey mozzarella cheese, zesty pepperoni, and aromatic Italian seasonings, each slice reveals beautiful spirals of melted cheese and savory meat. The exterior bakes to a perfect golden brown while the interior stays wonderfully cheesy and flavorful. A brush of garlic butter and sprinkle of Italian herbs on top creates an irresistible aroma that fills the kitchen. This handheld delight is perfect for busy weeknight dinners, weekend family meals, or casual entertaining. The beauty of stromboli lies in its versatility - you can customize the fillings to suit everyone's preferences while maintaining that classic Italian-American comfort food appeal. Served with warm marinara sauce for dipping, this stromboli transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary meal that brings families together around the dinner table.

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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Let pizza dough come to room temperature for easier rolling

Don't overfill or the stromboli will burst during baking

Seal edges well to prevent cheese from leaking out

Make steam vents to prevent bursting from steam buildup

Let cool slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts

Use parchment paper to prevent sticking

Brush with egg wash for beautiful golden color

Serve immediately while cheese is still melty

Leftover stromboli reheats well in oven

Cheesy Pepperoni Stromboli - Perfect for Family Dinners

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

25 Minutes

Total Time

45 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

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For the Stromboli:

1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

4 oz pepperoni slices

1/4 cup ricotta cheese

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Garlic Butter Topping:

3 tablespoons butter, melted

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

For the Marinara Dipping Sauce:

1 cup marinara sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Pinch of red pepper flakes

For Assembly:

All-purpose flour for dusting

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)

Cooking spray or olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease.

On a lightly floured surface, roll pizza dough into a large rectangle, about 12x16 inches.

In a bowl, combine mozzarella, Parmesan, ricotta, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, oregano, and red pepper flakes.

Spread cheese mixture evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides.

Arrange pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese mixture.

Starting from one long side, carefully roll the dough tightly into a log, pinching seams to seal.

Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet. Tuck ends under and pinch to seal.

Brush entire surface with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.

Using a sharp knife, make 3-4 diagonal slashes on top for steam vents.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Meanwhile, prepare garlic butter by mixing melted butter, garlic, Italian herbs, garlic powder, and Parmesan.

For dipping sauce: Heat marinara with garlic, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes until warm.

Brush hot stromboli with garlic butter mixture and let cool 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with warm marinara sauce.

Cheesy Pepperoni Stromboli - Perfect for Family Dinners

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