18 Stromboli Recipes You Need to Try (2024)

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18 Stromboli Recipes You Need to Try (1)Melanie Krause O'BrienUpdated: Feb. 10, 2022

    Need a good stromboli recipe? These dishes are party-ready. Find fun strombolis filled with cheese, chicken, sausage and more.

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    Chicken Cordon Bleu Stromboli

    If chicken cordon bleu and stromboli had a baby, this would be it. Serve with jarred Alfredo sauce, homemade Alfredo sauce or classic Mornay sauce on the side if desired. —Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida

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    2/18

    Satisfy hearty appetites with these golden loaves. Each slice is a hot sandwich packed with ham, broccoli and Swiss cheese. Hot pepper sauce adds a nice kick, while refrigerated crescent rolls makes them extra easy to put together.—Donna McCord, Fishers, IN

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    3/18

    Quick and Easy Stromboli

    Sandwich fixings get rolled into this dinner favorite, thanks to refrigerated pizza dough. Use any combo of cheese, deli meat and veggies that you like or whatever you have on hand. —Catherine Cassidy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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    4/18

    Chocolate and Cherry Stromboli

    This melty, chocolaty spin on stromboli is delicious for both breakfast and dessert. Serve it with a cup of coffee, and even the coldest winter day instantly feels more snug. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

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    Broccoli Beef Braids

    Each slice of this fast-to-fix golden bread is like a hot sandwich packed with beef, broccoli and mozzarella. —Penny Lapp, North Royalton, Ohio

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    Stromboli Sandwiches

    Like a sloppy joe with Italian seasonings, these hearty sandwich slices fill the bill at potlucks, reunions and more. Although I've made them dozens of times, I never tire of eating or serving them.—Darlis Wilfer, West Bend, Wisconsin

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    7/18

    Ham and Cheese Loaf

    This golden loaf starts with convenient refrigerated dough and is stuffed with deli ham and three types of cheese. I created the recipe by experimenting with ingredients my family loves. It makes a delicious hot sandwich in hardly any time. —Gloria Lindell, Welcome, Minnesota

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    8/18

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    Turkey and Broccoli Pastry Braid

    This meal in one is an easy way to get kids—and adults—to eat broccoli. The puff pastry that wraps up turkey, cheese and veggies is pure, flaky goodness. —Jenelle Fender, Steinbach, Manitoba

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    Ground Beef and Pepperoni Stromboli

    I've made this delicious Stromboli many times. It is perfect when friends and family get together on game day and always satisfies big appetites. —Shelley Banzhaf, Maywood, Nebraska

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    11/18

    This is an excellent dish to take to someone for dinner. It's also easy to change up the recipe with your favorite meats or cheeses. —Tricia Bibb, Hartselle, AL

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    12/18

    Italian Meat Stromboli

    As a mother of two, I seem to only have time for creativity when I'm in the kitchen. I received a similar recipe from a co-worker but decided to add veggies and spices to give it my own spin. —Denise Tutton, Ridgway, PA

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    13/18

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    Stromboli Sandwich

    I've made this Stromboli sandwich many times for parties, and it gets great reviews. You can add ingredients and spices to suit your taste. The recipe is so good I just had to share it with you! —Leigh Lauer, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

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    Pepperoni Pizza Loaf

    This savory stromboli starts with frozen bread dough, so it comes together in practically no time. The golden loaf is stuffed with cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers and olives. I often add a few slices of ham too. It's tasty served with warm pizza sauce for dipping. —Jenny Brown, West Lafayette, Indiana

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    Cheesy Sausage Stromboli

    I've had a hundred requests for this recipe over the years. Perfect for brunch or as an evening snack, this sausage-filled bread is not tricky to make—and I never have to worry about storing leftovers! —Vada McRoberts, Silver Lake, Kansas

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    Italian Stromboli

    My mother gave me this recipe to try and everyone loves it. It is so simple and quick to make.—Beth Bruhn, Willmar, Minnesota

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    Holiday Stromboli

    At our house, we wrap holiday leftovers in pizza crust as a yummy way to finish them off. Here’s to getting the flavor, without the all-day cooking. —Alia Slatton, Boulder, Colorado

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    Ham 'N' Cheese Stromboli

    I like to make several of these savory loaves to keep in the freezer for weeknight meals. Loaded with ham, broccoli and cheese, the spiral sandwich slices are ideal for folks with busy lifestyles. I shared a loaf with my co-workers and they loved it. —Susan Brown, Lithonia, Georgia

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    Originally Published: May 09, 2019

    18 Stromboli Recipes You Need to Try (2024)

    FAQs

    What is typically in stromboli? ›

    A stromboli is an Italian-American dish that features a rectangle of pizza dough or yeasted bread dough that's topped with mozzarella (sometimes Parmesan or other cheeses) and add-ons such as cured meats and veggies, and sometimes tomato sauce too.

    Should you cook stromboli before freezing? ›

    Add the egg wash and cut slits right before baking, and allow a few extra minutes in the oven. To freeze the stromboli before baking, fill and roll the stromboli as directed but do not add the egg wash or cut slits. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months.

    Which is healthier, stromboli or calzone? ›

    A calzone is healthier because it has less cheese. While a stromboli contains cheese and pepperoni, a calzone has leaner meat and whole-wheat dough. The whole-wheat dough is lower in calories and contains more fiber. You should also avoid processed meats.

    Should stromboli have sauce inside? ›

    Calzones never have tomato sauce inside the dough. They're always dipped. While stromboli is also dip-able, it's totally cool to put some sauce inside stromboli, pre-roll.

    Is stromboli actually Italian? ›

    Despite its distinctly Italian flavours of mozzarella, ham, tomatoes, and its close resemblance to the calzone from Naples, stromboli is actually an American creation that comes from Philadelphia. Find out how to make this classic Italian-American fusion dish and discover the story of its beginnings.

    Why is my stromboli raw in the middle? ›

    Once you have put your stromboli or calzone together, it is important to put them in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before baking. This will give the dough time to seal and slowly proof so that it does not remain raw inside.

    How long is stromboli good for? ›

    Especially if this is filled with cheese, this needs to be refrigerated after two hours maximum. Refrigerator: You can keep your stromboli in a container, ziploc baggie, or plastic wrap in the fridge for up to one week.

    Can you eat stromboli cold? ›

    If you have leftovers, it can be eaten cold or reheated.

    What's the difference between stromboli and stuffed bread? ›

    Stromboli is basically a pizza rolled up, not dissimilar to a Calzone or the Panzerotti, although the later is fried and they are both folded in half like a pocket rather than rolled like a loaf, which explains the 'Stuffed Bread' tag. The Stromboli is a fabulous way to eat pizza and is far more portable…

    How many calories are in a 6 inch stromboli? ›

    Sbarro Pepperoni Stromboli, 6 inch (1 serving) contains 72g total carbs, 68g net carbs, 50g fat, 36g protein, and 900 calories.

    How unhealthy is a calzone? ›

    Did you know that a standard calzone has over 1000 calories? On the other hand, a slice of pizza is around 300 calories. So just because they're technically the same in terms of ingredients and taste, they're not! A calzone can equal 3 slices of pizza so choose wisely!

    What is stromboli Italy known for? ›

    Stromboli: Introduction

    Located off the coast of southern Italy, it is among the world's most visited volcanoes. Stromboli is widely known for its spectacular eruptions which jet fountains of molten rock from its lava-filled central crater.

    What is a stromboli sandwich made of? ›

    Lay salami, ham, and American cheese slices in center of dough. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, and cooked sausage. Wrap dough to cover ingredients, pinching and sealing edges to prevent leakage; brush top with egg white.

    What makes stromboli unique? ›

    A stromboli is similar to a calzone or scaccia, and the dishes are sometimes confused. Unlike calzones, which are always stuffed and folded into a crescent shape, a stromboli is typically rolled or folded into a cylinder, and may sometimes contain a thin layer of tomato sauce on the inside.

    What is in a pizza king stromboli? ›

    Zesty sausage, cheese, onions, & tomato sauce.

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