If you’re a bit tired of the typical meat & cheese appetizer tray, give these Stromboli pinwheels a try. They hit all the same flavor notes, in a tastier pastry package.
Active Time: 10 min.
Total Time: 25 min.
Servings: 6 (as an appetizer)
1 sheet puff pastry, defrosted
2 slices deli ham of choice
2 – 4 slices pepperoni or salami of choice (enough for 1 thin, single layer)
2 slices deli provolone cheese
2 slices deli mozzarella (not fresh, too much moisture)
¼ cup roasted bell peppers (store bought or pan sautéd).
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch of salt & pepper
(Optional) Jarred pizza sauce or marinara for dipping. Warm & doctor up the flavor with the following:
1/4 teaspoon each: granulated onion, granulated garlic & oregano
Drizzle of honey or maple syrup – to taste
Pinch of crushed red chili flakes
Roadmap:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to crease seams.
- Place provolone slices to cover pastry, leaving a 1/4 inch border on ends. Layer roasted peppers, sliced meats & finish with mozzarella, oregano, salt & pepper on top (think of cheeses as glue).
- Roll into a cylinder and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Carefully slice rolled stromboli into 6 even slices. Lay each slice on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake pinwheels for 12 – 15 minutes or until golden brown before removing from oven to let cool.
- If doctoring sauce, warm all ingredients in saucepan while pinwheels bake & cool.
