The Ultimate Stromboli

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 16
The Ultimate Stromboli is a delicious Italian stuffed bread made with an assortment of cured meats, cheeses, and roasted peppers.
in Appetizer

Prep

30 min

Cook

25-30 min

Ready In

60-70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 lb hot capicola , sliced thin
1/4 lb hot sopressata , sliced thin
1/4 lb genoa salami , sliced thin
1/4 lb mortadella , sliced thin
1/4 lb boiled ham , sliced thin
1/4 lb provolone cheese , sliced thin
1/4 lb cheddar cheese , sliced thin
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 small onion , grated
1 small garlic clove , minced
1/2 cup roasted red pepper , in jar
1/2 cup roasted green bell pepper , in jar
1/4 cup italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes ( I use Cento brand )
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 pizza dough , ball from Italian deli

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
600-700
Sugar
2g
Fat
35g
The Ultimate Stromboli is a famous Italian-American dish that is typically served as an appetizer or main course. It is similar to a calzone or pizza, but it is rolled up and stuffed with an assortment of cured meats, cheeses, and vegetables. This recipe is customizable based on your preferences, but the combination of hot capicola, hot sopressata, genoa salami, mortadella, boiled ham, provolone cheese, cheddar cheese, roasted red pepper, and roasted green bell pepper is a classic favorite. The stromboli is delicious served warm with marinara sauce or on its own as a portable snack.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2.Spread out the pizza dough ball on a floured surface until it is roughly a 16x14 inch rectangle.
3.Arrange the meats and cheeses down the center of the dough, leaving a 1 inch border all around.
4.Sprinkle the grated cheeses, grated onion, minced garlic, roasted peppers, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes on top of the meats and cheeses.
5.Fold the short ends of the dough in towards the center, then fold the long ends over to seal everything inside.
6.Place the stromboli seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7.Brush the top of the stromboli with water and sprinkle with sesame seeds and fennel seeds.
8.Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and fully cooked.
9.Allow the stromboli to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

The Ultimate Stromboli is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that is packed with flavor and easy to make.

It can be customized with your favorite meats, cheeses, and vegetables.

This recipe makes a large stromboli that can feed a group of people or be enjoyed as leftovers throughout the week.

CONS

This recipe calls for a lot of cured meats and cheeses, which can be high in calories, fat, and sodium.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Ultimate Stromboli is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The roasted peppers in this recipe provide vitamin C and fiber, which can support immune health and digestion.
The sesame seeds and fennel seeds add a subtle nutty and licorice flavor while also potentially providing antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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