Description
Pepperoni roll-ups deliver comfort wrapped in golden, crispy goodness, melding Italian-inspired flavors into perfect bite-sized snacks. Cheese, spicy pepperoni, and buttery dough combine to create an irresistible treat you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Unroll pizza dough onto a lightly dusted work surface, stretching into a thin rectangular shape.
- Mix cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning until thoroughly combined.
- Evenly distribute the cheese and pepperoni mixture across the entire surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll the dough from the longest side, creating a tight cylindrical shape, ensuring filling remains compact within the roll.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into uniform pieces approximately 1-inch thick.
- Arrange the slices on a lightly greased baking sheet, positioning them with slight separation to allow even cooking.
- Place in a preheated oven at 375°F and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the roll-ups develop a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow filling to set and cool slightly.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy while warm, with optional marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Chill the cream cheese beforehand to make mixing easier and create a smoother filling texture.
- Use cold dough straight from the refrigerator for cleaner, more precise rolling and better structural integrity.
- Blot pepperoni with paper towels to remove excess oil and prevent soggy roll-ups during baking.
- For a lighter version, substitute some mozzarella with low-fat cheese and use turkey pepperoni to reduce overall calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg