Description
Pepperoni pizza rolls bring classic Italian-American comfort right to kitchen counters with irresistible cheesy goodness. Crispy edges, gooey mozzarella, and zesty pepperoni make this snack perfect for game nights or casual gatherings you’ll absolutely love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (226 grams) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sliced pepperoni
- 1 cup (226 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pizza sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional Toppings:
- Optional: diced bell peppers
- Optional: diced onions
- Optional: diced olives
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and heat oven to 375F (190C).
- Carefully separate crescent roll triangles on a clean, flat surface.
- Apply a thin, even layer of pizza sauce across each triangle, maintaining a small border around the edges.
- Distribute shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly over the sauce, creating a consistent base layer.
- Strategically arrange pepperoni slices across the cheese, ensuring full coverage.
- Enhance flavor profile by sprinkling dried oregano and garlic powder over the toppings.
- Tightly roll each triangle from the wide end, completely encasing the ingredients within the dough.
- Position rolled pizza rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each roll.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the exterior turns golden brown and cheese becomes melted and effervescent.
- Allow rolls to rest for 2-3 minutes after removing from oven to stabilize internal temperature.
- Serve immediately, accompanied by additional pizza sauce for optional dipping pleasure.
Notes
- Customize toppings by swapping pepperoni with ham, bacon, or vegetarian alternatives like bell peppers and mushrooms for diverse flavor profiles.
- Use low-fat cheese and turkey pepperoni for a lighter version that reduces overall calorie and fat content without compromising taste.
- Prevent soggy rolls by not overloading with sauce and ensuring a thin, even layer that won’t make the dough soggy during baking.
- Create make-ahead friendly option by preparing rolls in advance and refrigerating, then baking just before serving for fresh, hot appetizers with minimal last-minute preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg