Turkey Cranberry Stuffing Stromboli (Print Version)

Savory turkey, stuffing, cranberry, and cheese wrapped in crisp crust. Delicious way to use holiday extras.

# Components:

→ Dough

01 - 1 pound pizza dough, room temperature

→ Filling

02 - 2 cups cooked turkey breast, shredded or diced
03 - 1 1/2 cups prepared stuffing
04 - 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
06 - 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Topping

11 - 1 large egg, beaten
12 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12x16-inch rectangle.
03 - Distribute turkey, stuffing, mozzarella, and provolone evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
04 - Spoon cranberry sauce across the filling and sprinkle with parsley, thyme, black pepper, and salt.
05 - Starting from a long edge, roll dough tightly, sealing the seam and ends. Place seam-side down on baking sheet.
06 - Lightly brush with beaten egg, sprinkle Parmesan and sesame seeds if desired.
07 - Cut 4 to 5 shallow slits across the top with a sharp knife to allow steam to escape.
08 - Bake for 30 minutes until crust is golden and fully cooked.
09 - Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, optionally with extra cranberry sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses up leftover turkey and stuffing in the best possible way
  • Entire stromboli bakes up in under an hour from start to finish
  • Perfect balance of savory turkey and stuffing with bursts of sweet cranberry
  • Great party centerpiece or weeknight treat
  • You can prep ahead and freeze before baking
02 -
  • Makes holiday leftovers exciting again
  • High in protein and flavor thanks to turkey and cheeses
  • Easy to customize with different fillings or extra veggies
03 -
  • Let dough come to room temperature before rolling or you will battle shrinkage and tears
  • Toast sesame seeds in a skillet for more flavor and crunch
  • Let the stromboli rest before slicing to prevent cheese from oozing out