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posted by Liz Berg
on September 14, 2014 (updated 12/29/21)
This Braided Stromboli Recipe filled with meats and cheese is an easy, yet elegant treat to bring to a tailgate, game day party or casual dinner! Use store-bought pizza dough to shorten your prep time!
Stromboli Recipe
I whipped up this braided stromboli for a game day lunch. Perfect for couch noshing, if you’re so inclined, and your nerves permit.
My football-loving family is so thrilled that their favorite teams are in action once again. I get daily updates on who is on injured reserve and love hearing the chatter extolling the talented moves of their favorite players. But I’m the one family member who is more interested in making the perfect meal or snacks on game day than actually watching the game.
Dinner definitely cannot be served until halftime. And on those uber-important playoff days, we often have to wait till the game is over before digging in. Nervous stomachs are their excuse for the delays. Sigh.
What is the Difference Between a Stromboli and Calzone?
There are similarities, of course, but stromboli and calzone are two different foods made with pizza dough and cheese.
According to Bon Appetit, think of a calzone as a taco and stromboli as a burrito. Tacos are folded and burritos are rolled. Note that the formation of my stromboli is a variation of rolling. Instead of laying half the ingredients on one side of the dough and folding the top over, two sides of the dough is folded over the filling, creating a roll.
A braided stromboli is so easy and I guarantee there will be NO leftovers. Take your favorite pizza dough, either store-bought or homemade, smear it with mustard, then layer with deli meats and cheeses. It’s easiest to just roll it up jellyroll style, but if you want to get fancy, give a plaited version a try!
I used this recipe for pizza dough to make my stromboli. You will only need half the dough for one stromboli. Or buy your favorite store-bought or pizzeria dough for a shortcut!
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The Recipe:
Braided Stromboli Recipe
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Yield4-6 servings
A braided bread filled with meats and cheeses! Perfect for game day!
Ingredients
- Pizza dough (enough for one pizza), homemade or store-bought. I've linked the recipe I used below.
- 2 tablespoons mustard mayonnaise sauce or favorite mustard, I used Durkee's Spread
- 8 slices Genoa salami
- 8 slices deli roasted turkey
- 8 slices prosciutto
- 6 slices Provolone cheese
- 6 slices Mozzarella cheese
- Fresh chopped basil or dried basil (I used a couple of teaspoons of fresh basil)
- Olive oil
- Parmesan cheese
- Egg white mixed with a teaspoon of water
- Marinara, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375º.
- On a piece of parchment paper, roll the pizza dough out to a rectangle approximately 12 x 16 inches.
- If braiding, spread mustard sauce over the center of the dough lengthwise.
- Layer on meats, cheeses, basil then a sprinkle of Parmesan, leaving an inch without toppings at both short ends and about 3-4 inches without toppings along both long sides. Drizzle with olive oil if desired.
- Cut strips from edge to filling at about ¾-1 inch intervals on both sides of the filling.
- Then flip the untopped dough at both short ends over the filling, and start alternating strips starting at one end and folding over the filling, first from one side, then from the other, stretching a bit if needed to cover the filling.
- Whisk the egg white with water and brush over top of the braid.
- Slide loaf and parchment onto a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes till puffed and browned.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with marinara, if desired
Notes
I used this Pizza Dough Recipe.
If you'd prefer a more traditional stromboli, spread toppings over all but the perimeter of the dough and roll up from one long side to the other. Place seam side down on a baking sheet. Cut a few slashes across the top of the roll. Brush with egg wash and bake as directed above.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 500Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 2243mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 41g
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posted by Liz Berg on September 14, 2014
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Toni — Reply
Everyone at my house was impressed with this! So perfect for snack!
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Tammy — Reply
This looks fabulous, Lizzy! My mouth is watering…How I would love a slice of this ^_^
I’m not too much into sports…I’m more about the food too ;D
xo
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Jocelyn @BruCrew Life — Reply
I love a delicious easy recipe that looks amazing!!!! Melty cheese gets me every time!!
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Lori @ RecipeGirl — Reply
Making this for my family soon! They will go crazy for it!
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Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts — Reply
Stromboli is an often requested meal at my house, this looks wonderful! Love all that melty cheese!
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Diane {Created by Diane} — Reply
What a GORGEOUS stomboli, looks delicious!
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Faith (An Edible Mosaic) — Reply
Your stromboli is absolutely gorgeous, Liz! My dad used to make stromboli when I was a kid and I haven’t had it in years…I would love to try your beautiful recipe!
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fabiola@notjustbaked — Reply
Oh my goodness, just like everyone said… The braid is perfection and wow this looks delicious.
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Cassie — Reply
I love all of that cheese oozing out of there. This sounds wonderful, Liz!
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Jennifer Eloff — Reply
Gorgeous!!
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Susan — Reply
Liz! That braid on top plus the oozing cheese. Now I want stromboli. This totally beats any pizza place.
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Abbe@This is How I Cook — Reply
I love stromboli and I plan on doing a post on it one day! My son decided one year to make them and sell them up at Red Rocks. He and a friend bought a 50 lb bag of flour from Costco along with everything else they needed and stayed up all night baking them-from scratch. You won’t believe the scene that greeted me when I woke up. Just imagine a 50 lb bag of flour in the hands of two college kids. My black counters were not to be found and that is all I’ll say! I did love making these, similar to the way you did here, and bringing them to school for the kids sports dinners! Yes, those were the days!
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Shawn @ I Wash You Dry — Reply
Yum! A braided stromboli is the perfect tailgating recipe!
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Kayle (The Cooking Actress) — Reply
<<<<that cheese ooozing out *dies*
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TidyMom — Reply
Wonderful recipe!! my family would love it!
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Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) — Reply
I adore Stromboli! Your version look so good, all cheesy and gooey!
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Little Cooking Tips — Reply
Fantastic recipe Liz! Perfect for branch and a great alternative to pizza. Thank you for sharing it with all of us!:) We can’t wait to try it!
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Hotly Spiced — Reply
If there’s an important game on, we always have to eat in front of the TV. Are you sure this stromboli is easy? It looks so professional and beautifully plaited. A perfect half-time snack as long as the nerves are in check to be sure xx
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Angie@Angie's Recipes — Reply
I must bake this soon! It looks really tasty and tempting!
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ATasteOfMadness — Reply
Whoa. I love this! Even though I have never actually tried stromboli before.. Looks amazing!
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Susan — Reply
Liz, gorgeous Stromboli! Perfect for tailgating or Pops in the Park events! Brilliant, well done!
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The Ninja Baker — Reply
My nervous and excited tummy comes from thinking about trying to replicate your gorgeous Stromboli, LIz. But, I’m getting my nerve up to make this Stromboli..Question: I slather with mustard sauce, Parmesan and olive oil. And then flip over for meats and cheese, yes?
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Sandra — Reply
I love Pinot Grigio and this stromboli would last all of 10 minutes if all of my boys were home.
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Laura (Tutti Dolci) — Reply
Your stromboli looks like such a crowd pleaser, who could resist that gooey cheese?!
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Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction — Reply
Lizzy,
I can’t resist this wonderful Italian recipe. My mouth is watering.
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Eva — Reply
I don’t like football but I could Watch any match with this food ! Looks amazing!
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Katie — Reply
Oh my oh my – this is almost too pretty to eat! I love the braided top, and I can definitely see why there wouldn’t be leftovers after putting this out for a party!
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Beth — Reply
Liz, this is absolutely gorgeous. I can’t wait to try it for my family!
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DB-The Foodie Stuntman @ Crazy Foodie Stunts — Reply
Yep. I can relate to waiting until a game break to eat but this might get me to break that habit.
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Shaina — Reply
Oh my gosh, the braiding on this is gorgeous. And that cheese oozing out!?! I’d make a cheese-only version of this and be in total heaven.
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Pam — Reply
My family is so happy it’s football season also. Your stromboli will be perfect for game time. Thanks!
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Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen — Reply
Love love LOVE this recipe Liz! Look at that yummy cheese melting…..YUM!!
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Jennie @themessybakerblog — Reply
I’ll take all the stromboli. Just pass the whole thing my way.
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marcela — Reply
Yes! I love it! Looks fantastic! Braid looks so perfect!
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Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers — Reply
Oh my! Your stromboli is gorgeous! Perfect for the big game or having any night of the week!
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Tammi @Momma's Meals — Reply
This looks amazing Liz!! I’m putting it on my list to make for my husband and I’s next date night in!! Happy Sunday!
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Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness — Reply
It has been a while since I have had Stromboli. My family would love this for game day. It looks delicious.
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Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips — Reply
Oh Liz, I LOVE the cheese pouring out of this stromboli! And I totally hear you on waiting till halftime to eat. That’s what happens here!
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Eva Taylor — Reply
My dear Mom used to make a ham braid that was TDF and this post took me right back. How clever to use pizza dough, when I first looked at it I immediately thought of your laminated pastry.
I love the laguiole knives you have in the photo. I bought our olive wood set from a lovely woman in Laguiole on ebay ( in those days they were not common at all). -
Jamie — Reply
It’s as easy as that? I wanted to make this last night but did something different which was good but it wasn’t this! I will be making this very soon!
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Vicki Bensinger — Reply
Liz this is beautiful. What a great dish to serve on game day or even for a fun gathering like on Halloween. So pretty. I will definitely try your version. Perfectly done.
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Gourmet Getaways — Reply
Oh wow, I so love the criss-crossing in that bread. And the ham and cheese sticking like a tease!
Julie
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Marion@Life Tastes Good — Reply
Wow! Liz that braid is beautiful! and the picture with the oozing cheese has me drooling. This is the perfect game day food. I know my fam will love it for sure! Thanks for sharing this gorgeous recipe!
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Kim Monroe — Reply
OK, I haven’t had my coffee yet this morning, but I am assuming I would still need just half of your Margherita Pizza dough recipe. Right?
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Liz Berg — Reply
Yes, you are exactly right, Kim!
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Maureen | org*smic Chef — Reply
The Aussie football season is coming to the end with grand finals (our Superbowl) coming up in all the footy codes. We support a Melbourne team that rarely wins a game so we’ll be backing someone else through the finals. I’m going to try your stromboli for next week’s game!
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Emily {Jelly Toast} — Reply
This is one beautiful stromboli, Liz!! My mouth is watering just thinking about this on our home tailgating menu 🙂
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Ramona — Reply
What a beautiful way to present a stormboli. My husband loves wine.. we would definitely enjoy the meal and the wine pairing. I love how cute the little bottles are. 🙂
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Renee — Reply
Seriously Liz, you are a master at braiding dough. I aspire to be as good as you at it one day.
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Michele @ Flavor Mosaic — Reply
I love stromboli. Your recipe looks amazing, and would be great for tailgating.
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Lynn@Happier Than A Pig In Mud — Reply
Wow, that would be one great football party with all the listed goodies! Love the melty pic of your stromboli Liz-Happy Game Day:@)
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Lane — Reply
I have been waiting for this recipe since your teaser on instagram. It looks so delicious.
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Baby June — Reply
Wow, you outdid yourself here!! That braid looks sooo perfect, couldn’t tell it from the pre-made kind from the store! Can only imagine how buttery and delicious it is. 🙂
