Cheesy Pepperoni Stromboli Ready in 40 Minutes

This cheesy pepperoni stromboli wraps mozzarella, pepperoni, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning inside tender pizza dough. An egg wash gives the rolled loaf a glossy golden crust, while small vents let steam escape. In 40 minutes, it becomes a satisfying four-serving dinner with warm marinara for dipping.

What Is Cheesy Pepperoni Stromboli?

Stromboli is a filled and rolled pizza-style loaf. Slicing the baked roll reveals spirals of melted cheese and pepperoni inside a crisp crust.

Why This Recipe Works

A clear border keeps the filling contained, tucking the ends seals the loaf, and baking seam-side down helps it retain its shape.

How to Make Cheesy Pepperoni Stromboli

Layer the fillings over rectangular dough, roll and seal the loaf, brush it with egg, vent it, and bake until golden.

Ingredients

• 1 pizza dough, rolled into a rectangle
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce, for dipping

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Roll the pizza dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
• Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
• Layer the pepperoni slices over the mozzarella.
• Sprinkle the Parmesan and Italian seasoning over the pepperoni.
• Roll the dough carefully from one long side to the other, tucking in the ends as you go.
• Place the stromboli seam-side down on a greased baking sheet.
• Brush the top with the beaten egg.
• Cut a few small slits in the top to let steam escape.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
• Cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve with the marinara sauce for dipping.

Serving Suggestions

Cut the rested loaf into thick spiraled slices and serve the marinara in a small bowl alongside.

Helpful Tips

• Keep a one-inch border so melted cheese stays inside.
• Place the seam underneath before baking.
• Rest the loaf briefly so the slices hold together.

Optional Variation

For smaller portions, cut the same finished loaf into thinner slices without changing the filling.

Storage and Reheating

Refrigerate cooled slices in a covered container. Reheat in a moderate oven until hot through and crisp outside.

How Do You Keep Stromboli from Opening?

Tuck in both ends and bake with the long seam underneath.

How Do You Know Stromboli Is Done?

The crust should be deeply golden after about 25 to 30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why cut vents?

The small slits release steam and reduce splitting.

Can it be sliced immediately?

A short rest makes cleaner spiraled slices.

What goes with stromboli?

The recipe includes marinara sauce specifically for dipping.

Final Result

The finished stromboli has a glossy golden shell and distinct layers of pepperoni, mozzarella, Parmesan, and seasoned dough.

Cheesy Pepperoni Stromboli Ready in 40 Minutes

This cheesy pepperoni stromboli rolls mozzarella, pepperoni, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning inside pizza dough, then bakes until glossy and golden.

Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

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Ingredients

  

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Ingredients

• 1 pizza dough rolled into a rectangle
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 egg beaten for egg wash
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

 

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Roll the pizza dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
• Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
• Layer the pepperoni slices over the mozzarella.
• Sprinkle the Parmesan and Italian seasoning over the pepperoni.
• Roll the dough carefully from one long side to the other, tucking in the ends as you go.
• Place the stromboli seam-side down on a greased baking sheet.
• Brush the top with the beaten egg.
• Cut a few small slits in the top to let steam escape.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
• Cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve with the marinara sauce for dipping.