Name: Homemade Cheesy Pizza Rolls Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 1 (13.8 ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough (such as Pillsbury®); 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce, preferably homemade; 6 large slices deli pepperoni, high-quality; 1 (8 ounce) package sliced mozzarella cheese, fresh; 10 thin small slices pepperoni, for topping; 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, aged; 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 small bunch fresh parsley, stem removed and finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed

Transform simple pizza dough into golden, garlicky spirals bursting with classic Italian flavors. These pizza rolls are the perfect crowd-pleaser, offering a delightful combination of savory pepperoni, melted mozzarella, and aromatic herbs. Ideal as an appetizer or a fun snack, they're guaranteed to disappear quickly!

Follow The Directions

01

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously spray two cake pans with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking. (5 minutes)

02

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On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle, aiming for even thickness. (5 minutes)

03

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Generously brush the surface of the pizza dough with your desired amount of pizza sauce, ensuring every part is covered. (3 minutes)

04

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Arrange alternating slices of large pepperoni and mozzarella slices evenly across the sauced dough. Sprinkle with small pepperoni slices for added flavor. (7 minutes)

05

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Carefully roll up the dough tightly from the long side into a jelly roll, ensuring the filling stays inside. Pinch the seam closed along the side to seal. Slice into 1/2-inch rounds and arrange them flat inside the prepared cake pans. Tuck the ends around as necessary and sprinkle Parmesan cheese generously over each slice. (10 minutes)

06

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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. (20 minutes)

07

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While the pizza rolls are baking, whisk together olive oil, parsley, and minced garlic in a shallow bowl. (5 minutes)

08

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Immediately upon removing the pizza rolls from the oven, brush them generously with the garlic oil. Serve warm and enjoy! (2 minutes)

For a deeper flavor, consider using a combination of mozzarella and provolone cheese.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic oil for a hint of spice.
Experiment with different pizza toppings such as mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers to customize your pizza rolls.
These pizza rolls are best served immediately while warm and the cheese is melted.