Pizza Rolls Beef Pepperoni (Print View)

Savory rolls stuffed with beef pepperoni, mozzarella, and tomato sauce for a delicious snack or party treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 lb pizza dough, store-bought or homemade

→ Filling

02 - 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
03 - 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 4 oz sliced beef pepperoni
05 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil)

→ Topping

07 - 1 tbsp olive oil
08 - ½ tsp garlic powder
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough to a rectangle about 12x10 inches.
03 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
04 - Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
05 - Arrange beef pepperoni slices evenly on top of the cheese.
06 - Sprinkle with Parmesan and Italian herbs.
07 - Starting from one long side, roll up the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
08 - Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 12 even pieces.
09 - Place rolls cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
10 - Brush tops with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder.
11 - Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
12 - Cool slightly, sprinkle with parsley if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They disappear faster than you can bake them, so consider making a double batch
  • The filling stays perfectly tucked inside thanks to a rolling technique I learned after several cheesy eruptions in the oven
02 -
  • Letting the dough rest for 10 minutes if it keeps shrinking back will save you so much frustration
  • A serrated knife cuts through the log cleanly without squishing all your carefully layered filling out the sides
03 -
  • Room temperature dough is so much easier to work with than cold dough straight from the fridge
  • Brush the inside edge of the dough with water before sealing—it acts like glue and prevents unrolling

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