Description
Delectable Pepperoni Pizza Rolls dance with mozzarella and aromatic herbs, promising a flavor explosion. Crisp edges and melted cheese invite you to savor each bite of this irresistible Italian-inspired snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Protein:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dough and Base:
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Seasonings and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare workstation by dusting a clean surface with flour for dough handling.
- Gently stretch pizza dough into a rectangular shape, ensuring even thickness across the surface.
- Apply a thin, uniform layer of marinara sauce, maintaining a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
- Distribute half the mozzarella cheese evenly, creating a foundation for subsequent toppings.
- Arrange pepperoni slices across the cheese layer, overlapping slightly to maximize flavor coverage.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and dust with Italian seasoning for enhanced aromatic profile.
- Carefully roll the dough from the long side, creating a compact cylindrical shape, using steady pressure to maintain tightness.
- Seal the seam by pressing edges together, preventing filling from escaping during baking.
- Slice the roll into 1-inch portions using a sharp knife, ensuring clean, precise cuts.
- Position rolls cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing space between each piece.
- Drizzle olive oil across the tops and generously dust with Parmesan cheese for a golden, crispy exterior.
- Bake at 375°F for 15-18 minutes until rolls transform into a rich, golden-brown color with bubbling cheese.
- Allow rolls to rest for 3-5 minutes, enabling internal temperature to stabilize and flavors to settle.
- Serve alongside additional marinara sauce for dipping, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Notes
- Ensure dough is at room temperature for easier rolling and better texture.
- Use cold mozzarella and pepperoni for cleaner, more precise slicing.
- Experiment with gluten-free pizza dough for a celiac-friendly version that maintains similar flakiness.
- For a lighter option, substitute part-skim mozzarella and turkey pepperoni to reduce overall calories without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg