Description
Deliciously golden and crispy stuffed pizza rolls filled with melted mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, pepperoni, and savory Italian seasonings. These handheld rolls make a perfect appetizer or snack, served warm with marinara sauce for dipping. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite pizza toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough and Sauce
- 1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- Extra marinara sauce for dipping
Fillings and Seasonings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup diced pepperoni or cooked Italian sausage
- 1/4 cup finely chopped bell peppers (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle about 12 by 8 inches, creating an even layer ready for toppings.
- Spread Sauce: Evenly spread 1/2 cup of marinara or pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around all edges to seal the roll properly.
- Add Fillings: Sprinkle the surface with shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, diced pepperoni (or cooked Italian sausage), finely chopped bell peppers if using, dried Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Roll Dough: Starting with the long side, carefully roll the dough into a tight log, then pinch the seams firmly to seal the roll and prevent fillings from leaking.
- Slice Rolls: Slice the rolled log into 8-10 equal pieces using a sharp knife, planning for evenly sized pizza rolls.
- Prepare for Baking: Place each roll cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly. Brush the tops with 1 tablespoon olive oil to promote browning and crispy texture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through, with cheese melted inside.
- Serve: Serve warm with extra marinara sauce on the side for dipping, enhancing the pizza flavors.
Notes
- Customize the filling with your favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, olives, or cooked bacon for a personalized flavor.
- For softer rolls, cover with foil during the first 10 minutes of baking to retain moisture.
- These pizza rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking. If baking from frozen, increase the baking time by a few minutes until fully cooked.
