Description
Pepperoni rolls are a delicious, savory snack featuring pizza dough rolled with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese, brushed with seasoned butter, baked until golden, and served with marinara sauce for dipping. This easy-to-make recipe combines classic Italian flavors in a portable, shareable form perfect for parties or casual meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Topping
- 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
Finishing
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the pepperoni rolls.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on parchment paper into a 10×15 inch rectangle to create a base for the fillings.
- Season Butter: Combine Italian seasoning and garlic powder into the melted butter. Brush half of this mixture evenly over the dough surface, reserving the rest for later.
- Add Filling: Layer the pepperoni slices evenly over the buttered dough, overlapping as needed, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Roll the Dough: Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log with the seam side down on the parchment paper. Transfer this to a baking sheet.
- Egg Wash: Whisk the egg in a small bowl and brush it thoroughly over the top and sides of the dough log to help achieve a golden finish.
- Bake First Phase: Bake for 15-20 minutes until the dough begins to brown.
- Brush with Remaining Butter: Reheat the reserved seasoned butter if needed, then brush it over the partially baked roll to add flavor and help browning.
- Bake Second Phase: Continue baking for another 5-10 minutes until the roll is golden brown and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle the grated parmesan on top, and let cool for 10 minutes. Slice into 1-inch pieces and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make transfer easier.
- For a spicier kick, consider using spicy pepperoni or adding red pepper flakes.
- Ensure the dough roll is tight to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Letting the rolls cool slightly before slicing helps keep their shape.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to keep the crust crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1 inch thick)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
