Description
Homemade pepperoni cheese rolls deliver mouthwatering Italian-inspired comfort straight from your kitchen. Melted cheese and spicy pepperoni wrapped in golden bread create an irresistible snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 package pepperoni slices
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
Cheese and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pizza sauce
Instructions
- Prepare a clean workspace by lightly dusting the surface with flour to prevent sticking.
- Gently stretch the pizza dough into a rectangular shape, ensuring an even thickness.
- Arrange pepperoni slices across the dough, creating a uniform layer that covers the entire surface.
- Distribute mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the pepperoni, allowing for complete coverage.
- Enhance flavor by sprinkling garlic powder and dried oregano across the cheese layer.
- Carefully roll the dough from the long side, creating a tight, compact log with no loose edges.
- Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the rolled log into uniform pieces approximately one inch thick.
- Position the slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring slight separation between each roll.
- Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 15-20 minutes until the rolls develop a golden-brown exterior and the cheese becomes bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving alongside warm pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the pizza dough is at room temperature for easier rolling and better texture.
- Choose a high-quality pepperoni with good fat content for maximum flavor and crispy edges.
- Brush the top of rolls with melted butter and sprinkle extra Parmesan for a golden, crispy finish.
- Experiment with alternative fillings like ham, salami, or vegetarian options for dietary variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg