Pizza Rolls
These Pizza Rolls have pepperoni and mozzarella rolled up in pizza dough and brushed with a garlic butter glaze. Dip them in warm marinara sauce for the full pizza experience. These can be served as an Italian appetizer or as a main course. Whenever I fix these for dinner it’s a hit. Add this easy recipe to my family favorites for pizza night.
PIZZA ROLLS RECIPE
Sometimes I fix elaborate meals and then we sit down to dinner and I’m reminded of the wise knowledge of “know your audience”. Five children are not impressed with anything fancy.
I could put hot dogs in front of them and I would be mom of the year to them. Chicken Marsala? How about chicken nuggets…that would really win their favor.
But yet I try over and over. I want them to have a refined and adventurous palate. Compared to most kids they definitely do. All I know is when I put these pepperoni Pizza Rolls on the table, no one is whining. Add a green salad and you’ve got a meal.
These pizza rolls fit the bill perfectly. Remember those stuffed pizza rolls I made…while those are still good…these take even less work. Score for me.
You can use whatever your favorite pizza toppings are. I’ve tried Pepper Jack cheese instead of mozzarella which is a nice kick. Add some sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives…you name it.
CAN I USE STORE BOUGHT DOUGH?
You can make homemade dough or use store bought for this recipe. The pizza crust is filled with tons of cheese and toppings.
CAN I ADD OTHER TOPPINGS?
You can add any toppings you want and make them yours. Peppers, browned sausage, olives, or onions.
OTHER ITALIAN RECIPES
Pizza Rolls
Ingredients
- 14-16 ounces Pizza Dough, store bought or homemade pizza dough
- 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- grated Parmesan cheese, (optional)
- marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll pizza dough into a rectangle about 10 X 14 inches. Sprinkle dough with pepperoni and mozzarella.
- Starting with the long end, roll up dough tightly. Slice into 1-inch pieces with a a pizza cutter or a serrated knife. Place rolls on lightly greased or a parchment lined baking sheet.
- For the glaze: In a small bowl combine the melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasonings. Brush over rolls.
- Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven or until golden brown on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
delicious
So delicious and easy. I love how this turned out. Next time I may brush a bit of marinara before rolling, just to add a bit of moisture. Or a few dollops of ricotta. Otherwise I loved how crispy the edges became after brushing with the butter mixture. A new fave way to eat pizza.
You failed to include pepperoni in the ingredients of this recipe. Odd since it is a main ingredient and another person did point it out. What size package is used? Thank you.
I use 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni. It is listed in the recipe. I think when I migrated the recipe card it was deleted.
I’m asking about the pepperoni.
How much would be required for this recipe? Not mentioned in the recipe. How small should it be cut in order to roll and not cut into the dough?
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Would you bake before freezing or freeze after they are cut into the discs?
I personally would freeze after baking but you can do it either way.
I found a recipe on Tablespoon of yours and decided to see if you had any other info on your website about it. I found this one, which sounded SO much better. I made a couple of tweaks, so all my kids would love, but still close to your original here. My kids went BANANAS over these! A pizza this size not rolled up like this would have leftovers, but all 3 kept asking for more, so I will have to double next time! Now, I’m thinking about what else I can roll up like this for a fun dinner night! Thanks 🙂
Yes! We love these too!
Hello! Can these be frozen
Yes!
So good and so easy!
Thank you!
Thank you for the tip about the grocery store dough! Mine was less than $2 a pound! I usually make my own dough, but with an evening school activity, buying made it so simple! They are cooking right now and look and smell divine. My kids will love them! Thanks!
Pizza one of my favorite food. You have given me lots and lots of ideas to prepare different pizzas. Nice to view your post. I enjoyed it a lot. Thank you.
Oh yum, I’m obsessed with making bread at the moment and was looking for a ‘different’ way to use the dough when I stumbled upon this site. I’ve got cheese and salami in the fridge already so this is definitely what I’m making today! Can’t wait!!
Ooh that sounds delicious!!
My children will love this pizza. I need to do some rolls for them today. Thanks for nice recipe. hotmail log in
You’re welcome!
These look delicious and my kids would love them!
I mean, how could they not?
Could I use croissant dough that I need to use up for these?
It’s a softer dough and harder to work with but you could definitely use it.
how do you make your pizza dough
I bought mine from the bakery but you can make your own too! I’m still looking for a recipe I love.
I make a very simple dough with a teaspoon of yeast, bit of salt, room temp water, and flour (bread or all-purpose). It doesn’t rise much like a loaf of bread but is perfect for pizza bases!
hey girl- these look amazing! yummy!
Thank you!
The best way to make & bake pizza rolls! Searching for years for the secret and I finally found it here.
Mille grazie for sharing with me!
How much does this recipe make?
Makes 12 pizza rolls but that could be more or less depending on how thick you slice them.
The link for the homemade dough recipe fro. Lets dish is only able To be viewed by invited parties. What can I do?! I LOVE her recipe!
You’re right! She moved elsewhere. I updated the links to her new blog.
Hiya, does the recipe for the pizza dough thats linked in give the right amount of dough for this recipe?
Oh woops sorry just read the last bit!
These are my new found favorites!! In the oven as we speak! My kids love them and they make a quick dinner on a busy night!!!
LOVE the blog – just a great place to find great recipes all in the same place.
I absolutely LOVE your blog and all the fun stuff you have on here. I think I came on looking for dinner ideas for tonight and went thru so many yummy things – your pies look so good too!
Oh so this particular recipe – my Mom makes these twice a year and calls them *ahem* Conference Rolls 🙂 she usually uses cheddar cheese and cubed ham.
These definitely can be prepared ahead of time and freeze beautifully!
can these be prepared the previous day and frozen?
what a tasty idea!!!
We’re grown-ups but we love pizza in any form! These look awesome, perfect for a party!
My son & I are the football freaks in this household! I’m sure that heat is brutal, and they’re working HARD – yikes!
We’re from WI, so I’m sure you can understand that we’re diehard Packer fans, but I still think it’s cool after all this time I’ve been reading your blog, to find out that he plays for the Dolphins!
@Amy K,
Yeah, he’s the long snapper for the Miami Dolphins. I feel bad for them practicing in this heat. It’s brutal out there…
Christy
My family would love these. Your husband plays pro football? That’s awesome!
Those would disappear very quickly at my house, especially if all of my kids (ha- they’re all over 20) were home. I’m saving this for that time- otherwise they’d still disappear but it would only be hubby and me eating them!
I was just thinking the same thing as the previous posters! This looks SO good and I’m really trying to eat healthy. I might have to splurge for this one!
YUM! I’m a new follower, but you’re making me hungry already- lol! Thanks for sharing!
Those look awesome! I’m makin these next time all the guy friends are over, they’ll love it!
This looks great! I can’t wait to try..
@True Aggie Girl,
Your telling me…sometimes I think I’m subconciously sabotaging myself. Uggh!
Christy
This looks fun and easy. I’ll have to remember to try it the next time we have a movie night.
I really shouldn’t read your blog! I think my attempts to loose weight are going to be thwarted by your delicious recipes.