Description
Savory Parmesan Garlic Pizza Rolls blend Italian comfort with cheesy indulgence, creating a mouthwatering appetizer that dazzles taste buds. Crispy edges, gooey center, and zesty garlic make these rolls an irresistible snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters / 4 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
Cheese Topping and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters / 2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
Butter and Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters / 4 ounces) pizza sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the foundation by stretching pizza dough into a thin rectangular shape on a clean surface, ensuring even thickness.
- Distribute mozzarella and Parmesan cheese uniformly across the entire dough surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll the dough into a compact log, applying gentle pressure to create a tight, secure spiral that will prevent cheese from escaping during baking.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into uniform 1-inch segments, creating individual pizza rolls with precise, clean cuts.
- Position the rolls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining slight separation to allow even heat circulation and prevent sticking.
- Create a robust garlic-infused butter mixture by combining melted butter, finely minced garlic, grated Parmesan, oregano, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt in a small mixing bowl.
- Generously brush the aromatic butter mixture over each pizza roll, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 13-16 minutes, rotating the tray midway to promote uniform golden-brown coloration and crispy texture.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow cheese to stabilize and prevent burning.
- Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping, presenting a delectable appetizer or snack with irresistible cheesy, garlicky appeal.
Notes
- Chill the dough briefly before rolling to make it easier to handle and prevent sticking, ensuring cleaner and more precise pizza roll cuts.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like adding sharp cheddar or creamy fontina for a more complex flavor profile that elevates the basic recipe.
- For gluten-free options, swap traditional pizza dough with cauliflower crust or use gluten-free pre-made dough to accommodate dietary restrictions without sacrificing taste.
- Customize the rolls by adding protein like diced pepperoni, cooked sausage, or crispy bacon bits inside the rolls for extra texture and a heartier appetizer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg