Description
Pepperoni pizza rolls bring irresistible Italian-American comfort to snack time, combining zesty flavors in compact, cheesy bites. Crispy pastry wrapped around spicy pepperoni and melted cheese delivers a perfect handheld treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tube (13.8 ounces / 391 grams) refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade pizza dough)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni
- ½ cup pizza sauce
Cheese and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Additional pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by heating the oven to 375F (190C), creating an ideal environment for transforming dough into crispy, savory rolls.
- Flatten the pizza dough on a lightly dusted surface, extending it to cover a standard baking sheet with a thin, uniform thickness.
- Distribute a light coating of pizza sauce across the dough, maintaining a small untouched border around the edges to prevent excessive leakage during baking.
- Strategically arrange pepperoni slices in an even pattern, covering the sauced surface with overlapping circles of spicy meat.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the pepperoni, ensuring complete coverage and creating a melty foundation for the rolls.
- Enhance the flavor profile by dusting the surface with Italian seasoning and a whisper of garlic powder for additional depth.
- Carefully roll the dough from one edge to another, creating a compact log while encasing the pepperoni and cheese within.
- Seal the seam by pressing the edges together, preventing ingredients from escaping during the baking process.
- Slice the rolled dough into uniform 1-inch segments using a sharp knife, creating individual bite-sized pizza rolls.
- Position the rolls in a greased baking dish, allowing slight separation between each piece to promote even cooking.
- Optional: Brush the tops with olive oil to promote a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the rolls transform into a golden-brown delicacy with bubbling, melted cheese.
- Allow the rolls to rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven, then serve immediately with additional pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Swap pepperoni for turkey pepperoni or vegetarian alternatives to create lighter, diet-friendly versions that still pack incredible flavor.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like cheddar, provolone, or goat cheese to add unique taste profiles and exciting texture variations.
- Prevent soggy rolls by patting pepperoni slices dry with paper towels before layering, which helps reduce excess moisture during baking.
- Enhance nutritional value by incorporating finely chopped spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers into the cheese and pepperoni filling for added vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg