Description
An incredibly easy and flavorful stromboli made with store-bought Pillsbury pizza crust, stuffed with a medley of Italian deli meats and cheese, then brushed with savory garlic butter.
Ingredients
1 tube of Pillsbury pizza crust
8 slices of deli ham
10 slices of Genoa salami
12 slices of sandwich pepperoni
8 slices provolone cheese or mozzarella
2 tablespoons of butter, melted
2 minced garlic cloves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Unroll the Pillsbury pizza crust onto the prepared baking sheet. If the dough is very cold, let it sit for a few minutes to make it easier to work with.
Step 3: Arrange the cheese slices evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border on all sides. Follow with layers of deli ham, Genoa salami, and sandwich pepperoni.
Step 4: Starting from one long side, carefully roll the dough up tightly into a log. Once rolled, pinch the seams and seal the ends securely to prevent any fillings from escaping during baking.
Step 5: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
Step 6: Transfer the rolled stromboli to the baking sheet, seam-side down. Using a pastry brush, generously coat the entire top and sides of the stromboli with the garlic butter mixture.
Step 7: Cut 3-4 diagonal slits on top of the stromboli with a sharp knife. This allows steam to escape during baking.
Step 8: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Step 9: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and the chopped fresh parsley. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing to allow the fillings to set.
Step 10: Slice into thick pieces and serve warm, ideally with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter. Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping. If you don't have fresh parsley, a sprinkle of dried Italian seasoning on top will also be delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx 1/6th of stromboli)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg