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Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

Course Appetizer, Bread, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword easy-pizza-recipes, pepperoni-pizza-rolls
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 151kcal

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. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 2mg