Description
This Breakfast Stromboli is a savory and satisfying morning meal that combines fluffy scrambled eggs, cooked breakfast sausage, and melted Colby Jack cheese wrapped in a thin, crispy pizza dough. Baked to golden perfection, it’s perfect for breakfast or brunch and can be enjoyed on its own or dipped in your favorite sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Stromboli Base
- 1 (8-ounce) can thin crust refrigerated pizza dough
Filling
- 1 pound pork breakfast sausage, cooked, crumbled, and well drained (turkey sausage may be used as an alternative)
- 8 large eggs, soft scrambled
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese (cheddar cheese can be substituted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the dough: Open the can of refrigerated pizza dough and carefully stretch it thin and even directly onto the prepared parchment paper, leaving enough space around for rolling.
- Add the filling: Spread the soft scrambled eggs evenly over the stretched dough, keeping about a 3-inch border around the edges without any eggs to ensure easy rolling. Then, sprinkle the cooked and drained sausage evenly over the eggs, followed by most of the shredded cheese, reserving a few tablespoons to top the stromboli later.
- Roll the stromboli: Starting from one side, carefully roll the dough up like a jelly roll, using the parchment to assist in rolling smoothly. Once rolled, slide the stromboli to the center of the parchment with the seam side down. Tuck and stretch the ends of the dough underneath to seal the filling inside.
- Prepare for baking: Cut several diagonal slits into the top crust of the stromboli to allow steam to escape during baking. Sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top for a golden, cheesy crust.
- Bake to perfection: Place the stromboli in the oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from the oven and serve warm. This breakfast stromboli is delicious on its own or paired with sausage gravy, salsa, or marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey sausage for a leaner option without sacrificing flavor.
- Cheddar cheese works well if you don’t have Colby Jack on hand.
- Ensure the sausage is well drained to prevent soggy dough.
- Soft scramble the eggs just until set for optimal texture inside the stromboli.
- Use parchment paper to easily roll and transfer the stromboli.
- Allow the stromboli to cool slightly before slicing to keep the filling intact.
- Variations can include adding sautéed vegetables or different cheeses.
