Description
These Pepperoni Pizza Rolls are a fun twist on traditional pizza, featuring all the classic flavors rolled up into a convenient and delicious appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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Pizza Dough:
- 1 recipe homemade pizza dough*
Filling:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2/3 cup pizza sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Italian seasoning or ground basil, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 60–65 pepperoni slices
- Optional: 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- Optional: extra mozzarella cheese and fresh basil
Instructions
- Prepare Pizza Dough: Make the pizza dough recipe and roll out into rectangles.
- Add Filling: Brush with olive oil, spread sauce, seasonings, cheese, and pepperoni.
- Roll the Dough: Roll up the rectangles tightly into logs.
- Chill and Slice: Chill the logs, then slice and dip in cornmeal.
- Bake: Bake until golden brown, then serve hot with fresh basil and extra sauce.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, swap the pepperoni for sautéed vegetables.
- Experiment with different fillings like ham and pineapple for a Hawaiian twist.
- These pizza rolls are great for parties or game day gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
