Broccoli Cheese Stromboli Recipe
Skill Level: Easy
Makes: 6 to 8 servings
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 of 8 slices
Calories: 426
Total Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Carbohydrates: 37 g
Dietary Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 4 g
Protein: 21 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg
Sodium: 765 mg
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (includes time for cooling)
Hands-on Time: 40 minutes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season
- All-purpose flour, for rolling dough
- 1 loaf (1-pound) frozen bread dough, thawed prior to use
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 8 mozzarella slices
- 8 fresh basil leaves, plus extra for topping
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce, heated for serving
- Preheat oven to 400F. Use 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to coat a baking sheet, then set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saut for about 2 minutes. Stir in the broccoli and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the broccoli brightens and softens slightly, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let the mixture rest.
- Lightly dust a clean surface with flour and roll the bread dough into a rectangle about 11 x 13 inches. Spread the sun-dried tomato pesto over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Evenly distribute the broccoli mixture over the pesto. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar, then arrange the mozzarella slices on top. Place the basil leaves evenly over the cheese.
- Fold the shorter ends inward, then roll the dough into a log. Place the stromboli seam-side down on the oiled baking sheet. Make 5 or 6 diagonal slashes across the top with a sharp knife. Brush with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the top.
- Bake until the crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve with warm marinara sauce and additional fresh basil if desired.
