Description
These delicious Pizza Roll Ups are a perfect appetizer or snack featuring a crispy, golden crust filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni, and flavorful Italian seasonings. Easy to make and ideal for parties or casual gatherings, they bake up quickly and pair perfectly with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Roll Ups
- 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Toppings and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle, ensuring it’s even thickness for uniform baking.
- Add Sauce and Fillings: Spread 1 cup of pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges to prevent leakage. Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce, then evenly distribute 1/2 cup of sliced pepperoni over the cheese.
- Season: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder evenly over the pepperoni to add flavor.
- Roll Dough: Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log shape to keep the fillings secure inside.
- Slice Rolls: Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into 1-inch thick rounds and place them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each roll.
- Add Toppings: Brush the tops of the roll ups with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese evenly over them for a golden, flavorful crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the roll ups are golden brown, cooked through, and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Customize your roll ups by adding cooked sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives to suit your taste.
- For extra crispy roll ups, bake them spaced apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Ensure the dough is rolled tightly to prevent fillings from spilling out during baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best crispiness.
