Description
These cheesy, golden pizza rolls are the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Each bite offers a delightful crunch on the outside, giving way to a gooey, cheesy interior filled with savory pepperoni. The aroma of garlic and Italian herbs wafts through the air, making them irresistible for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough (or crescent roll dough)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface, ensuring it is about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and layer pepperoni on top of the sauce.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log, starting from one long side.
- Slice the log into 1–2 inch rolls and place them in the greased baking dish, cut side up.
- Mix melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, then brush generously over the rolls.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly, and the cheese is melted.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the rolls up to the baking step, cover them, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use turkey pepperoni for a lighter option or swap mozzarella for cheddar cheese for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 350 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
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