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Poor Boy Stromboli slice with layers of deli meats and melted cheese on a cream plate on a tan and pink granite countertop.
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Poor Boy Stromboli

Frozen bread dough filled with layers of ham, German bologna, salami, three cheeses, and mustard, then baked until golden brown.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword frozen bread dough stromboli, ham and cheese stromboli, poor boy stromboli
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • pastry brush or butter knife for spreading softened butter
  • cutting board
  • serrated bread knife
  • Rolling Pin optional, you can shape the dough by hand

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf frozen bread dough
  • 6 slices American cheese
  • 6 slices provolone cheese
  • 6 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 6 slices German bologna
  • 6 slices ham — Virginia baked tavern, or Black Forest
  • 6 slices cooked or soft salami
  • Mustard — yellow Dijon, or your choice; enough for a thin layer
  • Softened butter — enough to rub over the top
  • Marinara sauce — optional for dipping

Instructions

  • Thaw the frozen bread dough according to the package directions. Let it rise once, punch it down, flip it over, and let it rise a second time.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Using a rolling pin or your hands, shape the dough into a large oval.
  • Spread a thin layer of your preferred mustard over the dough.
  • Arrange the meats and cheeses down the length of the dough, alternating meat and cheese. Use any order for the individual meats and cheeses. Overlap or fold the slices as needed, leaving enough dough around the edges to enclose the filling.
  • Fold the sides of the dough over the filling, then fold the ends over to cover it completely. Pinch the seams closed.
  • Place the stromboli on a baking sheet with the seams facing down. Rub softened butter over the top.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the dough is baked through and the top is golden brown.
  • Let the stromboli rest for approximately 15 minutes before slicing. This helps the melted cheese set so it doesn’t run out when cut.
  • Slice and serve warm, with marinara sauce for dipping if desired.

Notes

Makes 6–8 servings, depending on slice size.
Thawing and rising time is additional and is not included in the listed preparation time. Allow enough time for the dough to thaw and rise twice.
Virginia baked ham, tavern ham, and Black Forest ham all work well. Use yellow mustard, Dijon, or your preferred mustard.
Homemade bread dough may be substituted for the frozen loaf.
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