Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Rolls Recipe
These Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Rolls are soft, golden, and filled with gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and rich pizza sauce. They’re an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer or meal that’s perfect for parties, game days, or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- For the garlic butter topping: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour a work surface and roll the pizza dough into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Top with pepperoni slices and season with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log, starting from one long side, then pinch the seam closed.
- Place the log seam-side down and slice into 1-inch rolls.
- Arrange the rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Mix the melted butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley, then brush over the tops of the rolls.
- Sprinkle each roll with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes and serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Add cooked Italian sausage, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, or olives for tasty variations.
- Use cheddar, provolone, or an Italian cheese blend instead of mozzarella if desired.
- For a spicy version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the filling.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in a 350°F oven or air fryer for the crispiest texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
