Description
Mouthwatering Garlic Parmesan Pizza Rolls deliver irresistible Italian-inspired comfort straight to your plate. Crispy edges, gooey cheese, and robust garlic flavor create a perfect handheld snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dough and Main Ingredients:
- 1 tube (13.8 ounces / 391 grams) refrigerated pizza dough
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce, plus extra for dipping
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Create a clean, flat workspace and preheat the oven to 375F (190C), preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper or cooking spray.
- Stretch the refrigerated pizza dough into a thin rectangular shape approximately 12×8 inches, ensuring an even surface.
- Craft a fragrant garlic butter mixture by whisking melted butter with finely minced garlic until thoroughly integrated.
- Generously paint the entire dough surface with the garlic butter, covering every inch for maximum flavor infusion.
- Distribute grated Parmesan cheese across the buttered dough, creating an even, savory layer.
- Carefully spread marinara sauce over the cheese, maintaining a small border around the edges to prevent leakage during baking.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly over the marinara sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Tightly roll the dough from the long side, creating a compact log similar to a traditional cinnamon roll technique.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into 1-inch thick rounds, yielding approximately 10-12 pizza rolls.
- Arrange the sliced rolls on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them with slight separation to allow even heating.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the rolls transform into a golden-brown color with bubbling, melted cheese.
- Remove from the oven and allow a brief cooling period to prevent burning.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added color and herbal notes.
- Serve immediately with additional marinara sauce for dipping, enjoying the warm, cheesy creation.
Notes
- Ensure pizza dough is at room temperature for easier rolling and prevents tearing during preparation.
- Use a serrated knife or unflavored dental floss for cleaner, more precise pizza roll slicing without squishing the dough.
- Avoid overloading toppings to prevent filling from leaking during baking and maintain structural integrity of rolls.
- Customize by adding cooked Italian sausage, pepperoni, or roasted vegetables for extra flavor and protein variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg