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Homemade Italian Stromboli Bread stuffed with cheese and pepperoni.

Italian Stromboli Stuffed Bread

Comforting and cheesy, this Italian Stromboli is perfect for weeknight dinners and can be made ahead for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Brunch, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough and Sauce
  • 1 package refrigerated pizza dough or homemade
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Shred fresh for better melt
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni Toast slightly for extra crisp
  • 1/2 cup chopped cooked turkey bacon
  • 1/2 cup chopped cooked chicken ham
  • 1/2 cup cooked ground beef
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives optional
  • 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers optional
Seasonings and Toppings
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 egg beaten for egg wash
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a rectangle, roughly 12 x 10 inches.
  3. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
  4. Layer the mozzarella, pepperoni, turkey bacon, chicken ham, and ground beef across the middle; add olives and peppers if desired.
  5. Sprinkle oregano and garlic powder over the filling.
  6. Fold the short sides in, then roll the dough tightly like a jelly roll and pinch the edges to seal.
  7. Place the roll seam-side down on the prepared sheet; brush the top with beaten egg and sprinkle with Parmesan and Italian seasoning.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
  2. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

Use cold dough for easier rolling. For a garlic-bread side, try cheesy pull-apart garlic butter bread.