Description
Indulge in the ultimate snack with these homemade pizza rolls! Crispy on the outside and filled with gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and a dash of Italian seasoning, these bite-sized delights are perfect for any occasion—from game nights to casual get-togethers. The beauty of pizza rolls lies in their versatility; feel free to customize them with your favorite toppings, whether it’s fresh veggies or different cheeses. With a straightforward dough preparation and quick baking time, you’ll have a crowd-pleaser that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Serve them warm with marinara sauce for dipping, and watch them disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 10 slices pepperoni
- 1/4 cup pasta sauce (for filling and dipping)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until it’s about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the rolled dough into 3-inch squares using a knife or pizza cutter.
- Place one tablespoon of mozzarella cheese and two pepperoni slices in the center of each square. Add a teaspoon of pasta sauce and sprinkle Italian seasoning.
- Fold each square into triangles and seal the edges tightly with your fingers or a fork.
- Arrange the sealed rolls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Fresh ingredients enhance flavor; consider using high-quality cheese and meats.
- Experiment with fillings like barbecue chicken or veggie medleys for different tastes.
- For meal prep, freeze unbaked rolls individually on a baking sheet before transferring them to an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg