Description
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make snack featuring soft pizza dough rolled with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and spicy pepperoni. Perfect as an appetizer or party finger food, these golden-brown rolls offer a burst of classic pizza flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Roll Ingredients
- 1 package pizza dough (about 13.8 oz)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the pizza rolls.
- Prepare Surface: Lightly flour a clean surface to prevent the pizza dough from sticking while rolling.
- Unroll Dough: Open the package of pizza dough and unroll it onto the floured surface.
- Roll the Dough: Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a rectangular shape approximately 10 inches by 14 inches.
- Spread Sauce: Evenly spread the marinara sauce over the dough surface, leaving a small border around the edges to seal properly.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the marinara sauce layer.
- Add Pepperoni: Place the sliced pepperoni evenly over the cheese layer for balanced flavor in each roll.
- Season: Sprinkle garlic powder and dried oregano evenly over the pepperoni and cheese to enhance the taste.
- Roll Dough: Carefully roll the dough up from one of the shorter edges, creating a tight log to keep fillings inside.
- Slice Rolls: Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into 1-inch wide pieces to form individual pizza rolls.
- Arrange Rolls: Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased to prevent sticking.
- Drizzle Olive Oil: Drizzle olive oil over the tops of the pizza rolls for a golden, crispy finish.
- Bake: Bake the pizza rolls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving to avoid burning your mouth.
Notes
- You can substitute pepperoni with other cured meats or veggies for different flavors.
- Use gluten-free pizza dough to make this recipe gluten free.
- Serve with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
- Make sure to seal the dough roll tightly to prevent fillings from leaking out during baking.
- Leftover pizza rolls can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven or air fryer.
