Spicy Italian Stromboli with Baklouti Pepper Olive Oil

There’s something about a warm, golden stromboli coming out of the oven that makes everyone suddenly appear in the kitchen. 😉🌶️ This Spicy Italian Stromboli with Baklouti Pepper Olive Oil is stuffed with melty mozzarella, pepperoni, salami, mushrooms, and bell peppers, then layered with Baklouti Pepper Olive Oil and Traditional Dark Balsamic for a bold little twist on classic comfort food.

It’s cheesy, savory, just spicy enough, and wonderfully easy to slice and share. Serve it for game day, movie night, a casual weekend dinner, or anytime pizza sounds good but you want to switch things up a little.

A Pizza Night Favorite with a Twist

Think of stromboli as everything you love about pizza rolled into one golden, cheesy package.

We start with pizza dough and brush it with a flavorful combination of Baklouti Pepper Olive Oil and Traditional Dark Balsamic. Then comes mozzarella, pepperoni, salami, mushrooms, bell peppers, and our Herb Blend before the whole thing gets rolled up and baked until crisp and golden.

Slice it while it’s warm, put out a bowl of marinara, and watch how quickly it disappears.

What Makes This Stromboli So Delicious?

• Pizza dough: Bakes up golden on the outside while staying soft enough to wrap around all that filling.
• Baklouti Pepper Olive Oil: Adds bold pepper flavor and just the right amount of heat throughout the stromboli.
• Traditional Dark Balsamic: Adds a touch of sweetness and tang that balances the savory meats and cheese.
• Mozzarella: Gives every slice that melty, cheesy goodness we’re looking for.
• Pepperoni & salami: Bring plenty of savory Italian-inspired flavor.
• Mushrooms & bell peppers: Add freshness, texture, and color.
• Herb Blend: Adds oregano, basil, and thyme for that classic pizza-shop flavor.

Baklouti Pepper Olive Oil + Traditional Balsamic

This little combination adds so much flavor without making the recipe complicated. 🌶️

Our Baklouti Pepper Olive Oil adds rich olive oil flavor along with a peppery kick that works beautifully with pepperoni, salami, mozzarella, and vegetables.

Then the Traditional Dark Balsamic brings in just enough sweetness and acidity to balance all those rich, savory ingredients.

Together, they create a flavorful layer underneath the cheese and toppings that makes this stromboli feel like more than your everyday pizza roll.

Roll It Up & Let the Oven Do the Work

Stromboli might look impressive when it hits the table, but it’s surprisingly simple to make.

Roll the pizza dough into a rectangle, brush on the Baklouti and balsamic mixture, then layer on your cheese, meats, vegetables, and herbs. Roll everything up like a jelly roll, seal the edges, brush the top with egg wash, and let the oven take care of the rest.

A few slits across the top let steam escape while also giving you that classic bakery-style stromboli look.

Make It Your Own

One of the best things about stromboli is how easily you can change the filling based on what you have in the refrigerator.

• Swap salami for cooked Italian sausage.
• Add sliced onions or black olives.
• Use provolone along with the mozzarella.
• Add extra mushrooms and peppers for a veggie-heavy version.
• Use less Baklouti Pepper Olive Oil if you prefer a milder stromboli.
• Add crushed red pepper if you want to turn up the heat even more.

What to Serve with Stromboli

A warm bowl of marinara is pretty much non-negotiable around here. There’s just something about dipping those cheesy slices into tomato sauce that makes the whole thing even better.

For a complete meal, pair your stromboli with a simple green salad, Caesar salad, roasted vegetables, or antipasto. For game day or entertaining, cut it into smaller slices and serve it alongside wings, dips, olives, and your favorite appetizers.

Can You Make Stromboli Ahead of Time?

You can prep most of this recipe ahead, which makes it especially handy for entertaining.

Slice the vegetables, shred the cheese, and portion the meats in advance. When you’re ready to bake, simply assemble, roll, brush with egg wash, and pop it into the oven.

Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated until warmed through, although we have a feeling leftovers might not be much of a problem with this one. 😉

Perfect for Game Day, Pizza Night & Easy Entertaining

This spicy stromboli is one of those recipes that works for almost anything. Put it out for game day, serve it for an easy Friday-night dinner, or slice it into smaller pieces for a party appetizer.

It has all the comfort of pizza with a fun presentation that makes it feel a little more special — without adding a lot of extra work.

Cheesy, Savory & Just Spicy Enough

Golden pizza dough. Melty mozzarella. Pepperoni and salami. Mushrooms and peppers. And that bold Baklouti-balsamic layer tucked underneath everything.

Serve it warm with marinara and don’t be surprised when everyone reaches for another slice.

Grab your Baklouti Pepper Olive Oil and Traditional Dark Balsamic from The Little Shop of Olive Oils and give your next pizza night a delicious spicy twist. 🌶️🍕