Description
Sausage and Pepper Stromboli is a savory rolled bread filled with Italian sausage, sautéed bell peppers, onions, and melted mozzarella cheese. It’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal or appetizer that’s perfect for parties or a hearty family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 prepared pizza dough (about 12-inch round)
- 9 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Cook the sausage, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
- Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Sauté until soft and slightly caramelized, about 8 minutes. Let cool.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round or rectangle on a floured surface.
- Lay 3 slices of mozzarella on the lower third of the dough. Top with a third of the sausage and pepper mixture.
- Fold the sides over the filling and begin rolling tightly like a jelly roll. Repeat layering and rolling with the rest of the ingredients.
- Pinch the seam to seal and place the stromboli seam-side down on the baking sheet. Brush the top with beaten egg.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice into 1-inch thick rounds and serve warm.
Notes
- Use hot Italian sausage for an extra kick.
- Try adding provolone or pepper jack for a twist on the cheese.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg