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!
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 1/4 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 1/2 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 Tips
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.
Variations Ideas
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.