Description
Deliciously cheesy and savory Pepperoni Pizza Roll Ups made with refrigerated dough, loaded with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and classic Italian seasonings. These easy-to-make roll ups are perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or lunchbox treat, offering the irresistible flavors of pizza in a convenient handheld form.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Sauce
- 1 sheet refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping)
Fillings and Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
- Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the refrigerated dough into a 10×14 inch rectangle to create an even base for your roll ups.
- Spread pizza sauce: Evenly spread the 1/2 cup of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to help seal the roll.
- Add cheese and pepperoni: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, distributing it evenly, then layer the sliced pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
- Roll the dough: Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log shape. Pinch the seam well to seal the roll and prevent it from unraveling while baking.
- Slice and arrange: Cut the rolled dough into 10 to 12 even pieces. Place them cut-side up spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add toppings before baking: Brush the tops of roll ups with melted butter, then sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over each roll.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the roll ups are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping and enjoy your cheesy pepperoni pizza roll ups!
Notes
- You can swap pepperoni for cooked sausage, vegetables, or your favorite pizza toppings to customize your roll ups.
- These roll ups work perfectly as an appetizer, snack for parties, or a fun lunchbox treat for kids.
- Make sure to seal the dough seam tightly to avoid the filling spilling out during baking.
- Use parchment paper or grease the baking sheet well to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
