Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

These Pepperoni Pizza Rolls feature layers of pepperoni, a flavorful pizza sauce and plenty of mozzarella cheese. It’s an epic handheld treat ideal for game day, entertaining and casual meals.

Easy Pepperoni Pizza Rolls Recipe

Easy handheld goodies like these pizza rolls are a simple and delicious snack. They’re crispy on the outside with cheesy pepperoni and pizza sauce on the inside. They’re a grab-n-go option equally suitable for those days the family just wants to graze. We have those days rather often, not by choice, but the fact that we all tend to go in different directions some days. It’s a testament to our busy lives. These pepperoni rolls can be made and then reheated when the family comes in from their busy day. Refrigerated pizza dough makes them a cinch to pull together in minutes. No all purpose flour, yeast or kneading required! How to make easy homemade Pizza Rolls with pepperoni: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 16 cups of two standard size muffin pans with cooking spray. Set aside.
• Pizza Dough – Unroll pizza dough pressing into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
• Pizza Sauce – Blend together pizza sauce, tomato paste, parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic, onion powder and red pepper flakes until fully combined. It should look thick.
• Cover Dough with Tomato Sauce – Spread the sauce from end to end of the pizza crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Pepperoni Slices – Arrange pepperoni over cheese. Top pepperoni with remaining mozzarella then sprinkle Parmesan cheese.
• Roll the Dough – Begin rolling from the widest edge ending seam side down to seal (similar to how you roll a stromboli).
• Divide the Rolls – Use a sharp knife to slice into 16 even portions. Place one in each muffin cup. Sprinkle tops with Parmesan.
• Oven – Bake per the recipe until puffed and golden brown. Serve with warmed pizza sauce for dipping.

How to Make the BEST Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Pepperoni Pizza Rolls: Refrigerated pizza dough, pizza sauce, pepperoni, chopped parsley, granulated garlic or garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: A standard 12 cup muffin pan, measuring cups and teaspoons, cheese grater, sharp knife and chopping board.
• This recipe was developed and designed to be simple hence the use of refrigerated pizza dough. It works like a charm. You could adapt this recipe using homemade pizza dough.
• The semi-homemade pizza sauce is rich and flavorful. The addition of tomato paste helps it to maintain it’s texture and not melt completely while the pizza dough bakes. You could use marinara sauce mixed with tomato paste as well.
• I use a full can of tomato paste for the sauce making it thick and full bodied. You can start with half the amount, then adjust to suit your own taste, if desired.
• These pepperoni rolls are best made in a muffin pan, not on a baking sheet, so they’ll maintain their shape while baking.
• Variations: You could make these rolls vegetarian using sauteed vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers or onion and omit the sliced pepperoni. You could also use cooked ground chicken or ground turkey or swap out cooked Italian sausage in place of pepperoni.
• I serve these with pizza sauce on the side for dipping. You could also serve them with ranch dressing or cheese sauce for dipping. The kids will love them as an after school snack or serve as an appetizer for game day and entertaining.
• Storage and Leftovers: Store Pepperoni Pizza Rolls in an airtight container or wrapped in aluminum foil or plastic wrap chilled in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• How do you reheat Pizza Pepperoni Rolls? Reheat leftover pizza rolls in the microwave or in an air fryer basket, when making them in advance. You can also reheat them on a sheet pan in a 350°F oven for a few minutes if you like an extra-crispy crust. Just like frozen Totino’s Pizza Rolls!

Why Make the Pizza Sauce?

Because this recipe is so simple, it’s nice to embellish the sauce to expand the flavor profile. It can be made in advance, placed into an air tight container and chilled until you’re ready to assemble the rolls. While the rolls bake, warm the sauce on the stovetop or in the microwave and serve it on the side for dipping.

More Pizza Inspired Recipes to Make

Pizza in any and every form, seems to show up on our menu quite often. What’s not to love, right? Teenagers in the house sometimes dictate what’s served, and I can say that pizza is never a wrong choice. Other pizza inspired recipes to add to your rotation:

• These Stuffed Pizza Rolls are ideal for game day and casual meals.
• Supreme Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms can be assembled in advance and baked just before serving.
• Meatball Pizza features homemade meatballs as the signature topping.
• Sloppy Joe Pizza Sliders are ooey gooey good!
• Serve this Supreme Pizza Dip with breadsticks, chips or crusty bread for dipping.
• Treat the family to Margherita Pizza for supper.
• The kiddos will flip for this Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese.
• Pizza Kabobs from The Country Cook.

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