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This Pepperoni Roll Recipe is loaded with gooey cheese and pepperonis, all wrapped in golden, buttery dough. A quick, easy, and delicious appetizer or meal everyone will love!
Why You’ll Love this Pepperoni Roll Recipe!
I’ve been making Pepperoni Rolls for years, and they never last long once they hit the table. My family loves them for game nights, potlucks, and especially as after-school snacks.
There’s something irresistible about that combination of warm dough, gooey melted cheese, and salty pepperoni — it’s pure comfort food! Plus, they’re so simple to make that you’ll find yourself whipping them up again and again!
They are a family favorite and make-ahead friendly which makes them perfect to have stocked in your freezer. Add your favorite pizza toppings and serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing recipe. If you love this recipe, you must try these Pizza Pocket Recipe or Best Pizza Cupcakes Recipe.
Ingredients
- Frozen Bread Dough – Thawed according to the package instructions
- Pizza Sauce – Use store bought or make Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe
- Italian Seasoning – I like making Homemade Italian Seasoning
- Pepperoni Slices – Add your favorite toppings
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese – Use freshly shredded cheese for the best flavor
- Garlic Salt – If you are out, see The Best Garlic Salt Substitute
- Butter – We used unsalted butter
- Grated Parmesan Cheese – Optional topping
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How to Make Pepperoni Roll Recipe
Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2 – Roll out the bread dough into a 12X18 rectangle.
Step 3 – Spoon ¼ cup of the pizza sauce onto the pizza dough and spread it out into an even layer leaving a border without sauce around the edges.
Step 4 – Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the sauce.
Step 5 – Layer the pepperoni on top and top with the shredded mozzarella cheese in an even layer.
Step 6 – Roll the rectangle length wise into a long log. Pinch the edges to seal the log close to keep it from unraveling while baking.
Step 7 – Use a sharp knife to slice the dough into 16 equal rolls that are approximately 1-1 ½ inch thick.
Step 8 – Place each of the rolls onto the baking sheet a cut side down.
Step 9 – Mix together the melted butter with garlic salt until combined.
Step 10 – Brush this mixture on top of rolls. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Step 11 – Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese on top and bake for 3-5 more minutes until the cheese is melted and the rolls are golden brown.
Step 12 – Let them cool for about 5 minutes. Serve with the remaining pizza sauce for dipping them into and enjoy!
Pepperoni Roll
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Frozen Bread Dough thawed according to the package instructions
- 1 cup Pizza Sauce divided
- ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 4 ounces Pepperoni Slices
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 4 Tablespoons Butter melted
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the bread dough into a 12X18 rectangle.
- Spoon ¼ cup of the pizza sauce onto the pizza dough and spread it out into an even layer leaving a border without sauce around the edges.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the sauce.
- Layer the pepperoni on top and top with the shredded mozzarella cheese in an even layer.
- Roll the rectangle length wise into a long log. Pinch the edges to seal the log close to keep it from unraveling while baking.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the dough into 16 equal rolls that are approximately 1-1 ½ inch thick.
- Place each of the rolls onto the baking sheet a cut side down.
- Mix together the melted butter with garlic salt until combined. Brush this mixture on top of rolls.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese on top and bake for 3-5 more minutes until the cheese is melted and the rolls are golden brown.
- Let them cool for about 5 minutes.
- Serve with the remaining pizza sauce for dipping them into and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes
- Cutting Slices – When cutting the dough, I cut the log in half, then each section in half again and again to get the 16 pieces to ensure that they are as even as possible. You want the pieces to be even so that they bake evenly.
- Adding Parmesan Cheese – The parmesan cheese for the topping on the rolls is optional but I love the flavor that it adds to these pepperoni rolls.
- Use Parchment Paper – Prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy.
- Seal the Edges – Keeps the cheese and filling from leaking out.
- Make Ahead – Assemble, refrigerate overnight, and bake fresh when needed.
- Ham & Cheese Rolls – Swap pepperoni for ham and add Swiss or cheddar. This is my kids favorite variation.
- Veggie Pizza Rolls – Add mushrooms, olives, and bell peppers and skip the meat.
- Buffalo Chicken Rolls – Fill with shredded buffalo chicken and mozzarella for the ultimate appetizer recipe.
- Breakfast Rolls – Use scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheddar cheese for the best brunch addition.
Nutrition Facts
How to Serve Pepperoni Rolls
Serve with your favorite dipping sauces such as Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe, Easy Marinara Sauce, Ranch or Garlic Butter Sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
We used a frozen bread dough to make these pepperoni rolls. But you can also make with pizza dough or crescent dough. The texture will change slightly but will still be an easy recipe.
These are best served fresh but you can store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Warm the leftovers in the oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes to keep them crisp or you can reheat in the air fryer.
Absolutely! Place the baked rolls in a freezer safe container and reheat in the oven when ready to serve.
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These make the perfect game day or holiday appetizer! So easy to make.