Pepperoni Pizza Rolls: The Addictive Snack That’s Better Than Store-Bought
These homemade Pepperoni Pizza Rolls are golden, crispy pockets of pizza dough filled with gooey mozzarella and savory pepperoni—infinitely better than anything from the frozen aisle! Perfect for parties, game day, after-school snacks, or easy dinners. Kids love them, adults devour them, and they freeze beautifully for make-ahead convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 pizza rolls
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Party Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pizza Rolls:
- 1 pound pizza dough, room temperature
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
- 6 oz pepperoni slices (about 60 slices)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Serving:
- 1½ cups marinara sauce, warmed (for dipping)
- Ranch dressing (optional)
Optional Add-Ins:
- Diced bell peppers, cooked sausage, olives, mushrooms
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Roll dough: On floured surface, roll pizza dough into 12×16-inch rectangle about ¼-inch thick. Cut into 24 rectangles (approximately 2×4 inches each).
- Fill: Place 3-4 pepperoni slices in center of each rectangle, top with 1 tablespoon mozzarella. Leave ½-inch border around edges.
- Roll and seal: Roll each rectangle tightly from short end, creating a log. Pinch seam and ends firmly to seal completely. Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
- Brush and season: Brush each roll generously with garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Serve hot with warm marinara sauce and ranch for dipping.
Notes
- Don’t overfill rolls—too much filling causes bursting
- Seal seams and ends firmly to prevent cheese leakage
- Room temperature dough rolls more easily
- Freeze unbaked rolls for up to 3 months; bake from frozen
- Air fryer option: Cook at 375°F for 8-10 minutes
- Store baked rolls refrigerated up to 4 days
- Reheat in oven or air fryer to restore crispiness
- Customize with different cheeses or meats
- Perfect for meal prep and make-ahead entertaining
- Kids can help roll and seal for fun family activity