Italian Stromboli Melted Cheese (Printable Version)
Golden crust envelops savory meats and creamy cheese, finished with garlic butter for rich, comforting bites.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
01 -
1 tube (400 g) store-bought pizza dough
→ Meats
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100 g deli ham, moist and pink
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100 g Genoa salami, well-marbled slices
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100 g sandwich pepperoni, thick deli-cut slices
→ Cheeses
05 -
120 g provolone or mozzarella, fresh sliced or shredded
06 -
15 g Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
→ Topping
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30 g unsalted butter, melted
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10 g fresh minced garlic
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5 g fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps:
01 -
Set oven temperature according to pizza dough package instructions to ensure even baking and crisp crust.
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Melt butter, then mix in minced garlic, chopped parsley, and grated Parmesan until fully combined.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and stretch pizza dough to nearly full sheet size, avoiding tears.
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Arrange ham evenly across dough, followed by salami and pepperoni, ensuring overlapping coverage; top fully with cheese slices.
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Roll dough lengthwise like a jelly roll, tucking fillings inside, pinch seam tightly and fold under ends to seal.
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Make shallow cuts across the top with a serrated knife to allow steam to escape; brush entire roll with garlic butter mixture.
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Place roll in oven and bake following pizza dough cooking time, until crust is deep golden and fragrant.
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Allow to cool briefly so cheese sets, then cut into thick slices; serve warm with marinara or red dipping sauce.
# Notes:
01 -
Score dough to prevent soggy crust and let rest before slicing for clean cuts. Use fresh minced garlic in butter for robust flavor.
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Leftovers keep up to three days refrigerated; reheat wrapped in foil for crispy crust instead of microwave.