Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Pepperoni Pizza Rolls featuring a crispy golden crust filled with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and flavorful pepperoni, perfect for snacks, appetizers, or casual meals.
Ingredients
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Pizza Rolls Ingredients
- 1 package pizza dough (about 13.8 oz)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the pizza rolls perfectly.
- Prepare surface: Lightly flour a clean surface to prevent the pizza dough from sticking as you roll it out.
- Unroll dough: Open the package of pizza dough and unroll it onto the floured surface, getting ready to shape it.
- Roll dough: Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a rectangular shape approximately 10 inches by 14 inches, creating an even surface for toppings.
- Spread sauce: Evenly spread the marinara sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during baking.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the marinara sauce, covering the surface for gooey texture.
- Add pepperoni: Distribute the sliced pepperoni evenly on top of the cheese for balanced flavor in every roll.
- Season: Sprinkle the garlic powder and dried oregano over the pepperoni and cheese to enhance the overall taste with aromatic herbs.
- Roll tightly: Starting from one of the shorter edges, carefully roll the dough up into a tight log to enclose the filling securely.
- Slice rolls: Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into 1-inch wide pieces to form individual pizza rolls.
- Arrange on sheet: Place the pizza rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased to prevent sticking during baking.
- Drizzle oil: Lightly drizzle olive oil over the tops of the pizza rolls, adding shine and helping achieve a golden crust.
- Bake: Bake the pizza rolls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until they are golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pizza rolls from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burns and allow flavors to settle.
Notes
- You can substitute pepperoni with other favorite pizza toppings like cooked sausage or vegetables.
- Use gluten-free pizza dough to make this recipe suitable for gluten-free diets.
- For extra crispiness, brush the tops with olive oil or melted butter before baking.
- Serve with additional marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
- Ensure the rolls are sliced evenly to promote uniform baking.
