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These Pizza Rolls are my favorite Italian appetizer that’s loaded with pepperoni and cheese rolled in pizza dough. Baked to perfection in the oven and you can serve these mini rolls with pizza sauce for the easy last-minute snack!
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Easy Pizza Rolls

Pizza Rolls are loaded with pepperoni and cheese rolled in pizza dough. They are soft on the inside and crispy on the bottom.



Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, brunch, dinner, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pizza Rolls
Servings: 15 pizza rolls
Calories: 145kcal
Author: Cindy

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pizza dough homemade or 1 package store-bought dough
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil (15ml)
  • 2/3 cup marinara sauce (150g)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (200g)
  • 50 pepperoni slices
  • egg wash mixture of 1 beaten egg and 1 tablespoon of water
  • chopped parsley optional for serving
  • grated parmesan cheese optional for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF (204ºC). Set aside a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a 10x14 inch (25x35 cm) rectangle. You can use store-bought dough or make your own pizza dough. See recipe notes below for homemade pizza dough recipe.
  • Brush the surface with olive oil. (This will prevent your rolls from getting soggy.)
  • Spread marinara sauce on top of the dough. Leave a gap of about 1 inch (2.5cm) around the edges, you don’t want to spread your sauce all the way to the edge.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella and then top with pepperoni.
  • Starting with the long end, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Make sure you roll your dough very tightly so that they won’t fall apart when you slice them into smaller pieces.
  • Place the log seam side down and slice it into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces.
  • Place rolls on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. (It is important to use parchment paper so that the rolls won’t stick to the baking sheet)
  • Arrange them 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart in a single layer.
  • Brush the rolls with egg wash. This will make rolls golden brown when they are baked.
  • Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until browned on top.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese if desired.
  • Serve warm with marinara or ranch sauce for dipping.

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Notes

  • These rolls taste best when served immediately. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Homemade Pizza Dough Ingredients:
    • 1packet active dry yeast(2-1/4 teaspoons, or 8g)
    • 1cup warm water105-110°F (40-43°C, 250ml)
    • 1teaspoon sugar(8g)
    • 2 ½cups all-purpose flour(312g)
    • ½teaspoon salt(3g)
    • 1tablespoon olive oil(14ml) 
  •  How to Make Pizza Dough at Home:
    • Combine dry yeast, sugar and warm water. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
    • Mix together flour, salt and yeast mixture. Mix for a few minutes and add oil.
    • Beat and knead until the dough is soft and elastic.
    • Place the dough in a greased mixing bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 12g