Savory Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
These savory pepperoni pizza rolls are a quick, easy, and high-protein snack with crispy edges, gooey cheese, and spicy pepperoni. Perfect for game nights, lunchboxes, or a cozy treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 25-28 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 rolls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 20–25 pepperoni slices (natural, nitrate-free preferred)
- 1 ½ cups (170g) shredded mozzarella cheese (whole milk or part-skim)
- ¼ cup (25g) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary blend)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
- ½ cup (120ml) marinara sauce (for dipping)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside.
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the pizza dough into a roughly 12×10 inch (30×25 cm) rectangle about ¼ inch (6mm) thick.
- In a bowl, combine shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the rolled dough, leaving about a ½ inch (1.3 cm) border on the edges.
- Place the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese layer in a single layer.
- Starting from the longer side, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Use a little water or olive oil on the edge to seal the seam.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the log into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick rolls, yielding about 10-12 pieces.
- Place the rolls cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
- Lightly brush the tops of the rolls with olive oil for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until rolls are golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Let the rolls rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Use cold dough to prevent stickiness. Chill cheese mixture if too loose before spreading. Avoid overfilling to prevent bursting. Brush olive oil for crispy golden crust. Watch baking time closely to avoid burning. Rolls can be frozen raw and baked from frozen with extra baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza roll
- Calories: 0.15018
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 810
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