Description
Homemade Pizza Rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer featuring a crispy golden crust filled with melted mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and savory pepperoni. These bite-sized rolls are perfect for parties, game days, or anytime you crave a tasty Italian-inspired treat served with marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 2 tubes of refrigerated pizza crust
- Garlic salt, to taste
- Italian seasoning, to taste
Filling
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sliced and chopped pepperoni
For Serving
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for baking the pizza rolls evenly and achieving a golden crust.
- Prepare Dough: Lightly dust a large surface with flour and roll out each tube of refrigerated pizza crust, creating an even layer to hold the fillings.
- Season Dough: Sprinkle garlic salt and Italian seasoning evenly over each rolled-out crust to infuse the dough with delicious aromatics.
- Add Filling: Evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and chopped pepperoni over the crust, leaving about ½ inch of space around the edges to help seal the rolls.
- Roll Up: Starting at one of the short ends, carefully roll the crust into a tight log shape to encase the filling securely inside.
- Slice Rolls: Use a serrated knife or pizza cutter to slice each roll into 1-inch sections, creating bite-sized pizza rolls.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the pizza rolls into a lightly greased baking pan, spacing them enough to allow even cooking and browning.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the rolls turn golden brown and the cheese filling is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the pizza rolls immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute pepperoni with cooked sausage, ham, or vegetables to suit your taste.
- For extra crispiness, brush the tops of the rolls with a little olive oil or melted butter before baking.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the cheese or seasoning mix.
- These pizza rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking; bake them directly from frozen adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Serve immediately for best texture; leftovers can be reheated in an oven or air fryer to retain crispiness.
