Description
Italian Stromboli is a delightful dish that marries the flavors of pizza with the comforting qualities of stuffed bread. This rolled creation features a golden-brown crust enveloping a scrumptious filling of melted mozzarella cheese, savory Italian sausage, and colorful bell peppers. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, this versatile recipe allows for endless customization based on your taste preferences. Whether served as a hearty main course or a tempting appetizer, Italian Stromboli promises to impress with its mouthwatering aroma and rich flavors. Plus, it makes for delicious leftovers that taste just as good when reheated.
Ingredients
- Pizza Dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Olive Oil
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Italian Sausage (cooked and crumbled)
- Bell Peppers (diced)
- Mushrooms (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Drizzle olive oil over the dough, then layer shredded mozzarella cheese, cooked sausage, diced bell peppers, and sliced mushrooms on one side.
- Carefully roll the dough tightly from the edge with fillings and pinch the seams to seal.
- Place seam-side down on the baking sheet, brush the top with olive oil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing into pieces and serve warm with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg