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A baked stromboli resting on a baking sheet, golden brown with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning sprinkled on top. A knife is nearby, ready for slicing the stromboli into pieces, with extra pizza sauce and chopped parsley for garnish.

Pepperoni Stromboli Recipe

This Pepperoni Stromboli is a super easy recipe with minimal ingredients, making it the perfect weeknight meal that will satisfy the whole family! Cheesy, meaty, and packed with flavor, it’s one of my family’s favorites. Plus, it’s incredibly simple to put together, which is always a win in my book.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 725 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Small Bowl (for egg wash)
  • Pastry brush (for applying egg wash)
  • Knife
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 13.8 ounces Refrigerated pizza dough
  • ½ cup Pizza sauce plus more for dipping
  • 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 8 ounces Deli-sliced pepperoni
  • 1 Large egg lightly beaten
  • Splash of water
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Unroll the pizza dough and stretch it to fit the baking sheet. It might shrink back a bit, but that’s okay. Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
    A baking sheet on a white marble cooktop, sprayed with cooking spray, and ready for the stromboli. The oven is preheating to 400°F, with an oven thermometer visible showing the temperature. The scene emphasizes the importance of preheating for baking.
  • Evenly layer the mozzarella cheese and then the pepperoni on top of the sauce.
    A baking sheet on a white marble cooktop with 13.8 ounces of refrigerated pizza dough being unrolled. A spatula is spreading ½ cup of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges, capturing the dough preparation process.
  • Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, pinch the seams together, and tuck the ends underneath. Place it seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, mix the beaten egg with a splash of water. Brush this egg wash all over the stromboli.
  • Sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, gently patting it down to help it stick. Cut slits into the top of the dough every 2 inches.
    A tightly rolled stromboli log on a baking sheet with a nearby bowl containing a mixture of lightly beaten egg and water. A brush is being used to apply the egg wash, preparing the stromboli for baking.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the stromboli is golden brown on top. It’s normal if some juices and cheese run out.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Slice into 2-inch pieces and serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
    A baked stromboli resting on a baking sheet, golden brown with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning sprinkled on top. A knife is nearby, ready for slicing the stromboli into pieces, with extra pizza sauce and chopped parsley for garnish.

Notes

  • You can use refrigerated, frozen, or homemade pizza dough for this recipe.
  • Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite pizza toppings.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger crowd.