Description
These Pepperoni Rolls are a deliciously savory snack or appetizer featuring pizza dough rolled with pepperoni and melted mozzarella cheese, baked to golden perfection and served with a warm marinara dipping sauce. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, Italian herbs, and a buttery brush for a crispy, flavorful crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough & Seasoning
- 13.8 ounce can pizza dough
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Filling
- 8 oz pepperoni slices
- 1 1/2 cups (170g) shredded mozzarella cheese
Topping & Serving
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the pepperoni rolls.
- Roll out dough: Roll the pizza dough out on a piece of parchment paper to about a 10×15 inch rectangle creating a base for the filling.
- Prepare butter mixture: Combine the Italian seasoning and garlic powder with melted butter, then brush half of this mixture evenly over the dough surface. Reserve the rest for later.
- Add filling: Layer the pepperoni slices evenly over the dough, overlapping slightly as needed. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pepperoni.
- Roll the dough: Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log shape with the seam side down, then transfer the log together with the parchment paper onto a baking sheet.
- Apply egg wash: Whisk the egg in a small bowl and brush it carefully over the top and sides of the rolled dough to help the crust brown and develop a shiny finish.
- Bake first phase: Bake the roll in the oven for 15-20 minutes until it starts to turn golden and firm.
- Add remaining butter: Reheat the reserved butter mixture if needed, then brush it over the hot roll. Continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes until the roll is golden brown and cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the top, and let the roll cool for 10 minutes. Slice into 1-inch thick pieces and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh pizza dough rather than frozen or refrigerated dough.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, swap regular pepperoni for spicy or add crushed red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
- Ensure the roll is tightly rolled to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
- The parchment paper helps with easy transfer and cleanup.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly before slicing to maintain structure and prevent cheese from oozing out excessively.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
