Description
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Roll-Ups are easy-to-make, kid-friendly snacks or appetizers featuring crescent roll dough filled with classic pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni slices. Baked to golden perfection and seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic powder, these roll-ups are perfect for quick lunches, after-school treats, or party finger foods.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Roll-Ups
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 count)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (plus more for dipping)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Nonstick cooking spray or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or butter, or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Roll Out Dough and Add Toppings: Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangular pieces. Spread about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce evenly over each triangle, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle each triangle with shredded mozzarella cheese and then top with 3 slices of pepperoni.
- Roll and Season: Starting from the wide end of each triangle, carefully roll up the dough towards the pointed end, sealing the edges. Place each roll-up seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Bake: Bake the roll-ups in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and the cheese is fully melted inside.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the roll-ups to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Serve warm with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can customize these roll-ups with other toppings such as cooked sausage, olives, or chopped bell peppers to suit your taste.
- Great as an appetizer, an after-school snack, or a quick and easy lunch option.
- For a crispier crust, brush roll-ups with a little melted butter before baking.
- To make the roll-ups ahead, assemble and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before baking.
