Wake up to this hearty and satisfying breakfast stromboli—your ultimate grab-and-go breakfast that combines crisp bacon, fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and savory herbs wrapped in golden-brown dough. Think of it as a fun twist on pizza calzone recipe format, but filled with morning favorites. It's warm, comforting, and perfect for lazy weekend brunches or weekday meal prep.
Stromboli with Eggs and Bacon
Prep Time 45 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 slices (serves 4–6)
Mixing bowls (1 large, 1 medium)
Measuring cups & spoons
Cast iron skillet or heavy skillet
Baking sheet
Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Rolling Pin
Pastry Brush
Cooking thermometer (optional)
No cast iron? Use a non-stick or ovenproof pan.
No rolling pin? A wine bottle works in a pinch.
No thermometer? Use the fingertip test for warm milk.
Dough (makes one 12” stromboli)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk 110°F / 43°C
- 1 tbsp olive oil plus more for brushing
These ingredients reflect a stromboli dough recipe base. You can also use a homemade stromboli dough or even a store-bought easy stromboli with pizza dough.
Filling
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
- A pinch of red pepper flakes optional
Optional extras for stromboli filling ideas—see Pairings section.
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
Add warm milk and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead by hand or mixer until smooth and elastic (7–8 minutes).
Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
You can substitute this with a sourdough stromboli or a homemade stromboli recipe using store-bought dough.
Cook Bacon & Eggs
Cook bacon until crispy. Drain and chop.
Scramble eggs in a bit of bacon fat and butter until just set. Season well.
Assemble Stromboli
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet.
Roll dough into a 12x14" rectangle.
Layer eggs, bacon, cheeses, scallions, and herbs in center.
Fold long edges over, then seal ends. Place seam-side down.
Brush with oil, score the top lightly.
Bake
Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
Cool 5 minutes before slicing.
Pairings
Beverages
- Orange juice
- Fruit smoothies
- Coffee or lattes
Sides
- Green salad with lemon vinaigrette
- Roasted breakfast potatoes
- Fresh fruit salad
FAQs
1. What eggs are best?
Use large eggs. Scrambled eggs blend best with cheese.
2. Can I substitute bacon?
Yes, turkey bacon or breakfast sausage work. A chicken stromboli recipe variation is also great.
3. What type of dough should I use?
Soft pizza dough is ideal. For a crustier version, try sourdough stromboli or italian bread pizza crust.
4. Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Freeze assembled but unbaked stromboli. Bake from frozen with extra time.
5. Other stromboli filling ideas?
Try spinach and feta, ham and swiss, or sausage with peppers.
