Pepperoni Roll
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!
Servings: 6
Cost: $7.47, $1.25 per Serving
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 16 ounces thawed frozen bread dough into a 12x18-inch rectangle.
- Spoon ¼ cup pizza sauce onto the dough and spread it into an even layer, leaving a border around the edges.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning evenly over the sauce.
- Layer 4 ounces pepperoni slices over the dough and top with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Roll the rectangle lengthwise into a long log and pinch the edges to seal.
- Slice the dough into 16 equal rolls about 1 to 1½ inches thick.
- Place the rolls cut-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Mix together 4 tablespoons melted butter and ¼ teaspoon garlic salt. Brush the mixture over the tops of the rolls.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese over the rolls and bake for an additional 3–5 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Let them cool for about 5 minutes.
- Serve with the remaining ¾ cup pizza sauce for dipping.
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Notes
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.
- 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
Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1386mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 3mg
