Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Pepperoni Rolls featuring pizza dough rolled with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese, baked to golden perfection, and served with warm marinara sauce for dipping. Perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Seasoning
- 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
Topping
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Serving
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pepperoni rolls.
- Roll Out Dough: Roll the pizza dough out on a piece of parchment paper into about a 10×15 inch rectangle, creating an even surface for toppings.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: Combine Italian seasoning and garlic powder into the melted butter, mixing thoroughly. Brush half of this mixture evenly over the dough surface and reserve the rest for later.
- Add Toppings: Layer the pepperoni slices evenly over the dough, overlapping slightly as needed, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Roll the Dough: Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log shape with the seam side facing down. Keep it on the parchment paper and transfer it to a baking sheet.
- Apply Egg Wash: Whisk the large egg in a small bowl and brush it evenly over the top and sides of the dough log to promote browning and shine.
- Bake First Phase: Bake the roll in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until just starting to brown.
- Brush with Remaining Butter: Reheat the reserved butter mixture if necessary and brush it over the roll for extra flavor and color. Then bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown and hot throughout.
- Add Parmesan and Cool: Remove the roll from the oven, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top, and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes for easier slicing.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the roll into 1-inch thick pieces and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier version, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
- Make sure to tightly roll the dough to prevent cheese and fillings from leaking out during baking.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly before slicing to maintain shape and prevent the cheese from oozing out.
- Marinara sauce can be served warm or at room temperature depending on preference.
- This recipe yields approximately 15 slices, perfect for sharing at gatherings or as a party appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/15th of recipe)
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
