This easy Pepperoni and Cheese Stromboli recipe makes the perfect homemade stromboli packed with your favorite flavors. Made with shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Italian seasoning and pre-made pizza dough, this pepperoni stromboli is the perfect change up to homemade pizza.

Pepperoni and Cheese Stromboli

Can we talk a minute about homemade pizza, Friday nights and game day snacks?

Whether its comes to winding down from the week with the family or feeding a hungry football crowd, you can never go wrong with pizza.  But what if you could kick that everyday homemade pizza recipe up a notch?

… and in walks homemade stromboli…..

This pepperoni stromboli recipe is easy, delicious and a great way to feed a crowd without serving up the same old pizza pie.

Now this stromboli recipe is still made with the classic pepperoni and mozzarella cheese combination but what makes this Friday night recipe special is that you bake this in a bundt pan to serve up the perfect stromboli ring.

Talk about the perfect party ring!!

Speaking of football recipes, don’t forget to check out my game day recipes like Loaded Potato Skins, Spicy BBQ Little Smokies and Slow Cooker Meatballs.

Stromboli Pizza Dough

There are so many ways to serve up homemade stromboli when it comes to the dough you use. You can make homemade pizza dough or you can use something like Pillsbury pizza dough.

My favorite way is to grab pre-made pizza dough from the bakery section of my local grocery store. Fresh pizza dough is so much better than dough from a can but honestly, there are no wrong answers here.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

When it comes to an easy homemade stromboli recipe, this is IT! Let me tell you all the reasons you need this in your life..

• Flavor! When it comes to kicking your homemade pizza recipe up a notch, this pepperoni stromboli recipe is made with all the flavors of a classic pepperoni pizza. 
• Mozzarella cheese, sliced pepperoni, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Drop mic!
• This is a super easy recipe to feed a crowd and it makes a great addition to any game day food table. 
• You control the ingredients. This is a pepperoni stromboli recipe but you can make this stromboli recipe using anything you want. Stick with your favorite pizza ingredients or customize it .. Philly cheesesteak? Ham and cheese? You get my point.. the flavor possibilities are endless!

Stromboli Ingredients

So what do you need to make this recipe? Here you go … 

• 1 lb pre-made pizza dough
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
• 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• 6 ounces pepperoni slices
• 1 cup marinara sauce for serving

How To Roll Stromboli

To roll a stromboli, start with pre-made pizza dough. Let your dough some to room temperature if using bakery style pizza dough.

Sprinkle a bit of flour onto your countertop or cutting board and roll your pre-made pizza dough out to approximately 12 x 20 inches.

Sprinkle on your seasonings, shredded mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and pepperoni evenly and then starting with the nearest long side, roll your pizza dough lengthwise away from you, making a tight roll.

When you are done move your Stromboli to a bundt pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

Lightly pinch the ends together to make a ring and then bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove your bundt pan and carefully flip your stromboli ring onto a baking sheet and then return it to the oven for 5 more minutes to brown up the top.

Remove from the oven and move the pepperoni stromboli ring to your cutting board.

Let your pepperoni and cheese stromboli rest for five minutes and then cut into the desired size pieces. Serve with marinara or your go-to pizza sauce and this easy homemade stromboli recipe is sure to be your favorite new way to eat homemade pepperoni pizza!

Pro Tips for Perfect Stromboli

• Let your dough come to room temperature if you are using bakery style pre-made pizza dough. This gives the dough time to relax and rise a bit from being in the fridge.
• Grab a good cheese. Shredded mozzarella a key ingredient and not all cheeses are the same. Pre-shredded cheese is made with certain preservatives that can sometimes cause the cheese not to melt properly.
• Deli pepperoni or pre-packaged pepperoni… pick your favorite!
• Want to add sliced onions? Green peppers? Black olives? Go for it! Make this stromboli recipe for YOU. My ingredients are just your starting point.
• Roll your stromboli up as tight as you can but be gentle. Pizza dough is delicate so if you do pop a hole into the dough, use your fingers to pinch it back together.
• Wait the obligatory 5-10 minutes after removing it from the oven before cutting into your stromboli ring. Trust me, if you don’t all of your hard work will slide out onto your cutting board.

Stromboli vs. Calzone

One question that gets asked all the time is what is the difference between stromboli and calzone? Both can be filled with the same ingredients but the main difference is the shape. 

Strombolis are rolled out dough that is then layered with ingredients and then rolled up tight into a long log, baked and then cut into individual servings. 

Calzones are rolled, stuffed and then folded into a large half moon shaped pockets and baked so they are individual servings.

Either way, they are both delicious!

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Enjoy!

DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?

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Update Notes: This post was originally published in September of 2018 but was republished with an updated recipe, new photos, step by step instructions and tips in August of 2023.