Description
This Italian Cold Cut Stromboli is a crispy, golden-brown roll filled with layers of savory deli meats, gooey mozzarella, and garlicky pesto. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, party appetizer, or game day snack, this stromboli comes together in under 30 minutes with store-bought pizza dough.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp garlic butter
- 3 tbsp basil pesto
- 6–8 slices assorted cold cuts (mortadella, capicola, salami, prosciutto)
- ½ cup roasted red peppers (sliced)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle (12×14 inches).
- Spread garlic butter and pesto over the dough.
- Layer cold cuts, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella evenly.
- Roll the dough tightly, tucking in the edges.
- Transfer seam-side down to the baking sheet and score the top with 5-6 slits.
- Brush with olive oil and sprinkle garlic salt over the top.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve with marinara sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2 minutes at the end.
- Swap in turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Make it vegetarian by using mushrooms, spinach, and artichokes instead of meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American