Description
Pull-Apart Pepperoni Pizza Rolls are a fun and easy appetizer or snack featuring soft pizza dough wrapped around mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, baked to golden perfection and served with pizza sauce for dipping. These bite-sized rolls are perfect for sharing at parties or for a tasty treat any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Rolls
- 13 oz tube Pillsbury pizza crust dough
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese sticks (4 sticks total, each cut into 5 pieces)
- 20 slices pepperoni
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- â…› teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
For Serving
- Pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the pizza dough and divide it into 20 equal pieces to create uniform rolls.
- Assemble Rolls: Flatten one piece of dough and gently stretch it slightly. Place one piece of mozzarella and one slice of pepperoni in the center of the dough.
- Seal Rolls: Pull the edges of the dough up around the filling, then pinch them closed to encase the cheese and pepperoni completely. Place each roll seam side down in the prepared pie plate.
- Repeat Assembly: Repeat the process with the remaining dough pieces, arranging the rolls evenly in the pan.
- Brush and Season: Lightly brush the tops of the dough balls with extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with Italian seasoning for added flavor.
- Bake: Bake the rolls for about 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the dough is fully cooked.
- Add Cheese Topping: Remove the pie plate from the oven and immediately sprinkle the rolls with freshly grated Parmesan cheese while they are still hot.
- Serve: Serve the warm pizza rolls with pizza sauce on the side for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh mozzarella sticks for best melting results.
- You can substitute pepperoni with other cured meats or vegetarian alternatives.
- Ensure the dough is sealed tightly around the filling to prevent leaking.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
