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 way to feed the family. 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 can be made and then reheated when my boys come in avoiding the drive thru.
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, 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 spoons, 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.
- 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.
- 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 are best made in a muffin pan so they’ll maintain their shape while baking.
- These pizza rolls reheat beautifully in the microwave, when making them in advance. You can also reheat them on a sheet pan in a 350°F oven for a few minutes.
- You could make these vegetarian without sliced pepperoni or swap out cooked Italian sausage in place of pepperoni.
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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Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 13.4 oz can classic pizza dough i.e. Pillsbury
- 3 cups pizza sauce
- 1 6 oz tomato paste
- 3 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley divided
- 1 tsp dry Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 3.5 oz package sliced pepperoni quartered
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided use
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 16 cups of two standard size muffin pans with cooking spray. Set aside.
- On a non stick surface or silicone baking mat, unroll pizza dough pressing into a 16 x 12 inch rectangle.
- In a medium size bowl, use a whisk or an electric mixer to blend together pizza sauce, tomato paste, 1 1/2 Tbsp parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic, onion powder and red pepper flakes until fully combined. It should look thick.
- Spread 2/3 cup from end to end of crust. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Arrange pepperoni over cheese.
- Top pepperoni with remaining mozzarella then sprinkle with 2 Tbsp Parmesan.
- Begin rolling from the widest edge ending seam side down. Use a sharp knife to cut into 16 even portions. Place one in each muffin cup.
- Sprinkle tops with reserved Parmesan. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Meanwhile, simmer remaining pizza sauce in a small saucepan just until heated through and blended. Keep warm until serving.
- Garnish pizza rolls with reserved parsley and serve with warmed pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- I use a full can of tomato paste for the sauce making it thick and full bodied. You can start with half, then adjust the amount to suit your own taste, if desired.
Going to try Sunday, looks good and easy, thanks
They’re fun to make, I hope you enjoy them, Eric!
Another fabulous looking must try recipe!
Thank you, Susan!