Description
This Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Rolls recipe delivers a delicious, kid-friendly appetizer that’s easy to prepare with store-bought or homemade pizza dough. Rolled with pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and pizza sauce, these golden-brown rolls are perfect for parties, snacks, or a fun meal. Enjoy them warm with extra sauce for dipping, or freeze for later convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Rolls Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni
- ½ cup pizza sauce (plus more for dipping)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the pizza rolls to a perfect golden brown.
- Prepare the Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into a 12×8 inch rectangle, which will serve as the base for your pizza rolls.
- Add the Sauce and Toppings: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow. Then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce and layer sliced pepperoni evenly on top.
- Roll the Dough: Starting from the long edge of the rectangle, roll the dough tightly into a log shape. Pinch the seam closed to seal the roll and prevent fillings from leaking during baking.
- Slice the Rolls: Cut the rolled dough into 12 equal pieces using a sharp knife. Place each slice cut-side up in a greased baking dish or on a lined baking sheet to prepare for baking.
- Season and Bake: Brush the tops of the rolls with olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over them. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes until the rolls are golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve Warm: Remove the rolls from the oven and serve them warm with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy your homemade pepperoni pizza rolls!
Notes
- You can customize the filling by adding cooked sausage, vegetables, or different types of cheese to suit your taste.
- These pizza rolls freeze well either before or after baking; simply reheat them in the oven until warmed through.
- For a crunchier crust, brush with an additional layer of olive oil before baking.
- Use gluten-free dough if you need a gluten-free option.
