Description
Homemade Pizza Rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring soft pizza dough filled with classic pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni, all rolled up and baked to golden perfection. Perfect as party snacks or a fun family treat, these rolls offer a comforting blend of Italian-inspired flavors with a convenient handheld twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade)
Filling
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni or chopped regular pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Topping & Finishing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: red pepper flakes
- Optional: fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle approximately 10 by 14 inches. This will serve as the base for your pizza rolls.
- Add Sauce: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, making sure to leave a small border around the edges so the sauce doesn’t spill out during rolling.
- Layer Fillings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, followed by mini or chopped pepperoni. Then, season with Italian seasoning and garlic powder for added flavor.
- Roll Dough: Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log shape, ensuring the filling stays inside.
- Slice Rolls: Using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss, slice the log into 1-inch thick rolls to create individual pizza bites.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the pizza rolls cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow room for expansion while baking.
- Brush with Olive Oil: Brush the tops of the rolls with olive oil for a golden crust and optionally sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese or red pepper flakes for extra flavor and texture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Cool and Garnish: Let the rolls cool slightly after baking, then garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
- Customize the filling by adding cooked sausage, vegetables, or using different types of cheese to suit your taste.
- These pizza rolls freeze well both before and after baking. Reheat in the oven or air fryer until hot for a quick snack.
