Description
Homemade cheesy pizza rolls deliver irresistible comfort from Italian kitchens to your dinner table. Crispy golden edges and melted mozzarella center promise a delightful snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 10 slices pepperoni
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup pasta sauce (for filling and dipping)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal non-stick surface.
- Dust a clean workspace with flour and gently stretch pizza dough into a thin, uniform layer approximately 1/8 inch thick.
- Transform the dough into precise 3-inch geometric segments using a sharp knife or pizza wheel for consistent sizing.
- Position mozzarella cheese at the center of each dough segment, layering with pepperoni slices for robust flavor profile.
- Drizzle a modest amount of pasta sauce across the cheese and meat, then dust with aromatic Italian seasoning to enhance overall taste.
- Carefully fold each dough square into triangular pockets, pressing edges firmly with fingertips or crimping with a fork to create secure seals.
- Distribute the sealed pizza rolls evenly across the prepared baking sheet, ensuring minimal contact between rolls for balanced heat circulation.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until rolls transform into a rich golden-brown color with crispy exterior.
Notes
- Chilling the dough beforehand helps prevent sticking and makes rolling easier.
- Experiment with different fillings like spinach, mushrooms, or ham to create variety and cater to different dietary preferences.
- Use a pastry brush to lightly coat the rolls with olive oil before baking for extra golden and crispy edges.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular pizza dough with cauliflower or almond flour-based alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg