Ham and Cheese Stromboli Recipe

This Ham and Cheese Stromboli recipe is easy to make and tastes amazing! Store bought pizza crust stuffed with thick cut ham, sharp cheddar cheese and green onions then baked crispy and golden. Made with everyday ingredients and ready in just 30 minutes, this easy stromboli recipe is a winner every time!

When it comes to easy dinner ideas and perfect party appetizers, this Ham and Cheese Stromboli recipe is one of my favorites.

Trust me, no one says they don’t want stromboli!! My Pepperoni Stromboli Ring is always in demand!

There is something about the combination of thick cut ham, melted cheese and crispy baked pizza dough that makes the entire family come running. 

Easy dinner ideas are my best friend when it comes to busy weeknights and you get no easier than homemade stromboli.

Simply grab some store bought pizza dough and load it with tons of ham, cheese and onions, roll it up and bake it to crispy golden perfection.

Ahhhhh .. can you already taste it???

And the best thing about this easy stromboli recipe?

You probably already have everything you need to make it so that means no running out to the store. #winning

Looking for more 30 minute dinner recipes? Check out my Baked Crispy Chicken Parmesan, Teriyaki Chicken Meatball bowl or Homemade Hamburger Helper.

what is stromboli?

Heaven on a plate!

Seriously, stromboli is basically a pizza roll.

Instead of making a traditional pizza, instead you roll pizza dough out into a rectangle.

Then cover it with your favorite meat and cheese toppings, roll it up, bake it to golden perfection and then serve.

Super simple and totally do-able for a home cook a.k.a. … YOU! 

why this stromboli recipe is the best

• Ham. Cheese. Pizza dough.
• Super delicious, super easy dinner idea ready to hit your dinner table is just 30 minutes.
• So easy to make, you can even get your kids involved. Get them in the kitchen and make it a family fun cooking night.
• Made with everyday ingredients you probably already have on hand.
• Perfect to serve up as lunch, dinner or a party appetizer.
• Completely customizable, this ham and cheese stromboli can easily be morphed into a hot Italian or even pizza stuffed stromboli.

To make this easy Ham and Cheese Stromboli recipe, you will need:

• Store bought refrigerated pizza dough
• Olive oil
• Thick cut ham slices
• Shredded sharp cheddar cheese .. or Swiss or Monterey Jack
• Green onions
• Seasonings

how do you make stromboli?

Start by preheating oven to 350 degrees (or whatever your pizza dough instructions suggest).

Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.

Roll pizza dough out on a lightly floured surface into a roughly 12″ x 16″ rectangle.

In a small bowl, combine the spices.

Lightly brush crust with olive oil and then lightly sprinkle your pizza dough with the seasoning mix and Parmesan cheese.

Top with a layer of most of your shredded cheese and then and even layer of ham, leaving a 1 inch border clear on all sides.

Top off with remaining shredded cheese and green onions.

Starting at the long side closest to you, roll your stromboli as tight as possible away from you, careful not to push your toppings out.

Once rolled, lightly pinch your seam to the stromboli and move to your prepared baking sheet, seam side down.

Gently slice the top of the dough every 1-2 inches. 

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and slightly puffed out.

Remove from oven and let sit for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

pro tips for perfect ham and cheese pizza roll

• Grab whatever your favorite store bought pizza dough is and go for it! My favorite is from the bakery of my local grocery store. #Publix
• Use a rolling pin to roll out your pizza dough or lift the dough in your fingers and hold vertical, letting gravity gently stretch your dough to the right size.
• Don’t like green onions? Leave them out … want to add mushrooms? Do it! Customize this stromboli recipe as you see fit.
• Thick cut ham can usually be found in with the refrigerated sandwich meats. If not, use regular sliced sandwich ham for this recipe.
• Don’t have time (.. or ambition!..) to shred cheese yourself? Grab a good quality pre-shredded bag of cheese instead. I like Sargento.
• Let this ham and cheese stromboli sit for 5-10 minutes after removing from the oven. That ooey gooey cheese is FIRE!
• Don’t have Cajun seasoning or dry mustard? No worries! Omit them from your seasoning list and substitute with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and some black pepper.
• When rolling your stromboli, slightly lift so that you are rolling on top of your ingredients instead of rolling and pushing them out ahead of your dough.
• This easy stromboli recipe is the perfect time to clean out your cheese drawer. Grab those near empty bags of shredded cheese and go for it!

stromboli ingredients

Thick cut ham – I prefer to use thick cut ham from the deli meat section of my grocery store in this ham and cheese stromboli but any sliced ham will work. 

Shredded cheese – I know I always tell you to shred your cheese directly off the block but sometimes even I cheat. If using a pre-shredded cheese, make sure it’s good quality like Sargento.

Pizza dough – Any refrigerated pizza dough will work for this recipe just be mindful of it’s specific baking temperature.

what is the difference between stromboli and calzone

So the first difference is that a stromboli is long and log shaped with it’s fillings rolled inside.

A calzone is folded in half over it’s fillings, not rolled. Plus I find a lot of pizza calzones are stuffed with ricotta cheese whereas stromboli, not so much.

In other words: they are not the same.

more easy dinner recipes

• Pepperoni Stromboli Ring 
• Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe
• Cherry Habanero Grilled Flank Steak
• Easy Baked Ziti with Ricotta
• Broccoli Ham and Cheese Casserole

Enjoy ♥ Heather