How to Make Stromboli | Easy Crowd Pleaser

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining stretchiness.

pepperoni

🥗Healthier: turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey pepperoni is lower in fat and calories.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey ham offers a leaner option.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Canned olives are often less expensive and still flavorful.

Mix Italian seasoning, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and salt in a bowl.

Chop basil and black olives.

Brown Italian sausage in a non-stick pan over medium heat, breaking it up until cooked through.

Add half of the seasoning blend to the sausage and stir.

Add minced garlic to the sausage and stir until fragrant.

Drain excess fat from the sausage.

Shape pizza dough into a rectangle on a silicone cooking mat and drizzle with olive oil.

Spread pizza sauce on the dough, leaving a border.

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Layer cooked sausage, pepperoni, and black olives on top.

Add chopped basil on top of the fillings.

Roll the dough up tightly, tucking in the edges.

Brush the top with Italian dressing and make slits for steam.

Sprinkle the remaining seasoning blend on top.

Bake in a preheated 425°F oven for 20-25 minutes.

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