Description
Savory Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Roll-Ups blend classic Italian flavors with convenient finger-food appeal. Crisp pizza dough wraps around zesty pepperoni and melted cheese, creating a crowd-pleasing snack perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 oz / 454 g) ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preparation: Lay out pizza dough on a floured surface, rolling into a precise rectangular shape with consistent thickness.
- Cheese Layer: Spread mozzarella across dough, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent spillage during rolling.
- Pepperoni Placement: Distribute pepperoni slices in an overlapping pattern to ensure even flavor coverage across the entire surface.
- Rolling Technique: Tightly roll the dough from the longer side, creating a compact cylinder that securely encases the cheese and pepperoni.
- Cutting Process: Slice the rolled log into uniform pinwheel segments, approximately one inch thick, revealing the spiraled interior.
- Baking Preparation: Arrange roll-ups cut-side upward on a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing space between each piece for optimal heat circulation.
- Flavor Enhancement: Brush surfaces with melted butter and sprinkle with a mixture of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese.
- Baking: Place in a preheated 375°F oven, baking for 12-15 minutes until achieving a golden-brown, crispy exterior with bubbling cheese.
- Serving: Immediately transfer to a serving plate, accompanying with marinara sauce and optional fresh basil garnish for an aromatic finish.
Notes
- Maintain Dough Consistency: Roll pizza dough evenly to prevent uneven cooking and ensure uniform thickness across the entire surface.
- Control Cheese Spread: Layer cheese sparingly near edges to prevent leakage and messy baking, keeping the roll-ups neat and contained.
- Optimize Pepperoni Placement: Slightly overlap pepperoni slices to maximize flavor distribution and create a more intense taste profile in each bite.
- Perfect Rolling Technique: Apply consistent, gentle pressure while rolling to create compact pinwheels that hold their shape during baking and prevent unraveling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg