Description
Garlic parmesan New York pizza rolls blend Italian comfort with zesty American flair, delivering a mouthwatering fusion of flavors. Crispy edges, melted cheese, and aromatic herbs make these rolls an irresistible snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Topping and Garnish:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Transform pizza dough into a thin, expansive rectangle approximately 12-16 inches wide, ensuring an even surface.
- Distribute marinara sauce across the dough, maintaining a small perimeter for seamless rolling, leaving a clean border.
- Generously scatter mozzarella cheese and half the Parmesan across the sauced surface, creating an even cheese landscape.
- Tightly roll the dough into a compact cylindrical log, mimicking a classic cinnamon roll technique with smooth, consistent pressure.
- Slice the rolled log into precise 1-inch segments, positioning each pinwheel strategically within a greased 9×13-inch baking vessel.
- Craft a robust flavor enhancer by whisking melted butter with finely minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and remaining Parmesan into a fragrant mixture.
- Lavishly brush the prepared garlic-butter concoction over pizza roll surfaces, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C), creating an ideal baking environment for transforming raw rolls into golden delicacies.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until rolls achieve a rich, caramelized golden hue with bubbling cheese edges.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, adding a vibrant touch and herbaceous accent before serving piping hot.
Notes
- Customize dough thickness by rolling it thinner or thicker depending on desired texture and crispiness.
- Substitute marinara with alternative sauces like pesto or alfredo for unique flavor variations.
- Use gluten-free pizza dough to make this recipe celiac-friendly and accommodating for dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like adding provolone or mixing in some ricotta for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg