Sausage and Pepperoni Stromboli

Indulge in a slice of Italy with every bite of this sausage and pepperoni stromboli that's stuffed with Italian sausage, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese!

Make sure you serve homemade marinara sauce or even my homemade pizza dipping sauces on the side when you make this for dinner.

This recipe is another favorite Family Dinner Idea I know your whole family is going to love!

Nothing says 'family fun' like gathering around the kitchen and making something delicious together! This stromboli recipe is almost like a sausage and pepper roll stuffed inside pizza dough!

This is an easy meal for your family on busy weeknights. While it's also a great dish to serve for barbecues, family parties or for church potluck meals. 

The best way to describe a stromboli is as a pizza made with your favorite toppings only rolled up into a log shape, baked, sliced and served with plenty of marinara sauce for dipping!  

Looking for more Italian style recipes to add to your Weekly Meal Plan? Try my Homemade Pizza Dough with beer in the dough for an even crispier crust or my Cheesy Baked Tortellini.

Table of Contents

• Recipe Notes
• 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
• 📋Ingredients
• Recipe Variations
• Step-by-Step Directions:
• How to Cook Italian Sausage
• How to Form a Stromboli
• Top Tip
• How to Roll a Stromboli
• Brush with an Egg Wash
• Baking Instructions
• Serving Tips
• Before You Begin!
• Prep Ahead Tips
• Storage, Freezing, Reheating Tips
• Recipe FAQ's
• Try these recipes next...
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Comments

Recipe Notes

The key to a good stromboli is fresh pizza dough. If you don't have time to make your homemade pizza dough, you can usually find pre-made dough at your local grocery store.

Make sure the dough is even so that you don't end up with thin spots that might tear during baking.

Use a rolling pin to roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle shape that's about ¼ inch thick.

🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools

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📋Ingredients

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Step-by-Step Directions:

How to Cook Italian Sausage

• Remove the sausage links from the casings. I'm "old-school" and like to squeeze the meat out of the casings, but you can slice the casings and remove the meat that way as well.
• In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat, breaking it up using the back of a fork. You can also use a meat chopper!
• Add the onions, peppers and garlic and cook until the sausage is no longer pink and cooked through.
• Remove the mixture from heat and allow to cool while you prepare the pizza dough.

How to Form a Stromboli

Step 1: On a lightly floured cutting board or your kitchen counter, roll out the pizza dough to about a 9X11 rectangle. You don't want it bigger than your baking tray. 

Step 2: After the sausage, peppers, and onions have cooled slightly, evenly distribute the mixture over the pizza dough, leaving a half-inch border around the edges. Next, add a layer of mozzarella cheese over the the sausage mixture. Finally, arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.

How to Roll a Stromboli

Step 3: Begin by folding one side of the dough over the filling, then bring the other side over the top and firmly pinch the ends on both sides to seal them. Then tuck the sealed edges under the bottom.

Brush with an Egg Wash

Step 4: Grab the corners of the parchment paper and place the stromboli on a  cookie sheet. Brush with the egg wash and then sprinkle with Italian Seasoning.

Baking Instructions

Step 5: Bake in a preheated 435°F oven until golden brown and the surface makes a hollow sound when you tap on it. This should take about 25 minutes.

Serving Tips

Step 6: Slice and serve alongside a small bowl of heated marinara sauce, or my homemade pizza dipping sauces.

Prep Ahead Tips

You can prepare the sausage mixture a day or two ahead of time. Store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Storage, Freezing, Reheating Tips

Refrigerator: Allow the stromboli to cool down to room temperature before storing it. This will prevent moisture from building up inside the container.Wrap it tightly with aluminum foil and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freezer: Wrap the stromboli tightly in plastic wrap, making sure to cover it completely. Then wrap it again with aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. Place the wrapped stromboli in the freezer, where it can be stored for up to 3 months.

Thawing and Reheating Tips: When you're ready to enjoy your stromboli, preheat your oven to 350°F and bake it for 5-10 minutes, or until it's heated through. You can also reheat it in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, but this may result in a slightly soggy crust.

Try these recipes next...

• Bread Sticks - made from homemade pizza dough or refrigerated pizza dough. 
• Homemade Tomato Sauce and Meatballs - this is the homemade marinara sauce I use for dipping the stromboli in. 
• Garlic Butter - make your own homemade garlic bread using this butter recipe. 
• Cheesy Baked Tortellini - easy weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes!

📖 Recipe Card

This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2013 with new photos and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!