Easy Stromboli Recipe (Meat Lover’s Stromboli!)

By Becky Hardin

Updated May 27, 2026

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This Easy Stromboli Recipe is one of my go-to weeknight meals that the entire family loves. I start with a store-bought pizza dough kit, and then once the dough has risen, I slather it with pizza sauce and stuff it with juicy sausage, pepperoni, bacon, and loads of cheese. I brush the crust with garlic butter so it bakes up crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Though it does take some time for the dough to rise, once that’s done, I can get this stromboli on the table in about 15 minutes.

Easy Stromboli Recipe

This Easy Stromboli Recipe is loved by my entire family, which is such a relief on busy weekdays when the question “What’s for Dinner?” rears its ugly head. I’m often at a loss for something that will satisfy everyone equally. Even as a full-time food blogger, making the entire family happy is easier said than done.

Enter this stromboli recipe! I use a simple store-bought pizza kit for the dough and stuff it with meat and cheese, as that’s the way my family likes it, but it is easily customizable based on what you’ve got on hand. In the end, the dough turns out crispy and garlicky on the outside with a hearty and cheesy inside. If you’ve shied away from making stromboli at home, it’s very similar to making pizza, except the dough is rolled before it’s baked. Homemade pizza dough gives this stromboli the best flavor and texture, but if you’re short on time, store-bought dough works great too. Since homemade dough needs time to rise, using prepared dough is an easy shortcut that helps you get dinner on the table much faster without sacrificing that golden, cheesy goodness.

Tips for Beginners

• Play around with the number of strombolis. This recipe makes 2 large strombolis, each serving 2-4 people. But you can make 4 smaller srombolis with the same amount of ingredients. 
• Use your favorite pizza dough. Readers have reported using Pillsbury pizza crust with success. Use your favorite, or make your own.
• Change up the stuffing. Though my guys like meat, you can make these vegetarian or use a combination of meat and veggies.

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Easy Stromboli Recipe – Meat Lover’s Stromboli

4.73 from 29 votes

Prep: 20 minutes mins

Cook: 15 minutes mins

Resting Time: 45 minutes mins

Total: 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Author: Becky Hardin

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This Meat Lover's Stromboli is stuffed with juicy sausage, pepperoni, and bacon and loaded with cheese. The crust bakes up crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside for the ultimate and perfect stromboli.

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 package DeLallo pizza dough kit prepared according to package instructions
• ▢ ½ cup DeLallo pizza sauce divided
• ▢ 4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
• ▢ 1 package sausage cooked and crumbled, divided
• ▢ 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled, divided
• ▢ 24 slices pepperoni divided
• ▢ 4 tbsp butter melted
• ▢ 2 tsp garlic salt
• ▢ ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated

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Instructions 

• Prepare DeLallo pizza dough according to package instructions. Let rise in fridge for 45 minutes. 
  1 package DeLallo pizza dough kit
• When ready to begin, preheat the oven to 450°F. Remove dough from fridge and roll into two rectangles, about ½ inch thick, or a well-floured surface. Transfer to two oiled baking sheets (or one large baking sheet).
• Spread ¼ cup of pizza sauce onto each rectangle, leaving about an inch of dough on each side left untouched. 
  ½ cup DeLallo pizza sauce
• Sprinkle each dough with 1 cup shredded mozzarella. 
  4 cups mozzarella cheese
• Top each pizza with ½ the cooked sausage, pepperoni, and bacon. Finish by topping each with 1 more cup of cheese.
  1 package sausage, 8 slices bacon, 24 slices pepperoni
• Bring up one side of the dough, and then bring up the other, overlapping the two to create a "roll." Pinch to close securely. 
• In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and garlic salt. Brush each stromboli with the melted butter mixture and sprinkle with half the grated Parmesan cheese.
  4 tbsp butter, 2 tsp garlic salt, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
• Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and crispy. 
• Remove from the oven and serve with more pizza sauce for serving. Enjoy!

Calories: 596kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 25gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 2071mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 650IUVitamin C: 1.1mgCalcium: 325mgIron: 3.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Store

Fully cooked stromboli will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a week. You can also freeze it for up to 6 months. When ready to reheat, preheat your oven to 350°F and cook for 30-40 minutes until crisped and fully warmed through.

While you could microwave it in a hurry, I promise it will be worth the wait to reheat it properly in the oven so it crisps up.

Serving Suggestions

When I prepare this Meat Lover’s Stromboli recipe, I love to serve it with appetizers and side dishes similar to what we would order from our favorite local pizza joint. Pat always requests baked wings, and I always want mozzarella sticks. For dipping, I’ll serve extra pizza sauce, homemade marinara sauce, or prepare a fresh, tangy ranch dressing. This recipe makes enough for a small crowd as finger food or as a meal for my family of 4.

More Pizza Dough Inspired Recipes To Try

• These Calzones are golden and crispy on the outside, warm and cheesy on the inside, and I’ve packed them with loads of good stuff.
• This Pizza On A Stick recipe is as much fun to make as it is and is ideal for a snack or party appetizer.
• This vegetarian Mushroom Pizza is piled high with mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, and a delicious garlic-basil oil.

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