Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

If you're craving melty mozzarella cheese, crispy crust and all the comforting flavor of your favorite pizza, these pepperoni pizza rolls hit every note.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: breads, pizza

Servings: rolls

Calories: 48kcal

Author: Laura

Equipment

Baking pan
parchment paper
Serrated knife or pizza cutter

Ingredients

2 tubes refrigerated pizza dough
¾ cup marinara sauce plus more for dipping
24 slices pepperoni
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup Parmesan cheese
⅛ teaspoon Garlic salt

Garlic Butter:

4 Tablespoons butter melted
½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove finely minced fresh garlic
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
On a floured surface, roll out dough into a rectangle approximately about ¼ inch thick. Don't roll the dough too thin because they won't hold their shape in the oven and not too thick because they won’t cook evenly.
Sprinkle garlic salt over dough and then spread the marinara sauce. Don’t bring the sauce all the way to the edges. Then add pepperoni slices, mozzarella and Parmesan in one nice even layer.
Roll the dough tight and pinch the seams. Cut into 24 pieces using a serrated knife or pizza cutter and place on the prepared baking sheet at least 3 inches apart from each other.
Mix garlic butter ingredients together and lightly brush the tops and sides of the rolls.
Bake until puffed and golden, about 15 minutes. Brush the tops again with the remaining garlic butter. Serve with marinara or your favorite sauce!

Notes

You can use homemade pizza dough instead of store-bought to give you more control over flavor and texture. Just make sure to let it rise.
Use a serrated knife or a sharp pizza cutter to slice the dough into individual rolls.
Roll the dough snugly, but not too tightly, to prevent the filling from squeezing out. Placing the rolls seam-side down on the pan also helps.
You can assemble the rolls, cover and store them in the fridge for a few hours before baking. You can also freeze them unbaked. When ready to cook, let them thaw slightly, then bake as instructed.
You can freeze them after baking, simply let them cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag. To reheat, place them on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or microwave individual rolls for a quick snack.
For variations: use chopped bell pepper, sautéed mushrooms, or cooked chicken for different protein and veggie options. Or use crumbled sausage or bits of bacon add smoky richness.
Make this gluten-free by substituting the pizza dough with a gluten-free version. Be sure to check all your labels, especially on the pepperoni and cheeses, for hidden gluten-containing preservatives.

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