Crispy Pizza Rolls Recipe Easy Homemade Rolls with Gooey Cheese Filling
These crispy pizza rolls feature a golden, crunchy exterior with a gooey cheese and pepperoni filling, perfect for a quick snack or party treat. Ready in under 30 minutes, they combine simple ingredients for a satisfying homemade bite-sized pizza experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 25-28 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 rolls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) pizza dough (store-bought refrigerated or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups (170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (60 g) shredded provolone cheese (optional)
- ½ cup (50 g) pepperoni slices, chopped or whole
- ½ cup (120 ml) marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for brushing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12×10-inch (30×25 cm) rectangle about ¼-inch (6 mm) thick.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border around the edges.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and provolone cheese evenly on top, then scatter pepperoni slices.
- Starting at the long edge closest to you, roll the dough into a tight log. Pinch the seam to seal and trim the ends if needed.
- Cut the log into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick pieces, yielding about 10-12 rolls.
- Place each roll cut side up on the baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
- Brush the tops and sides of the rolls with olive oil using a pastry brush.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, dried Italian herbs, and a pinch of salt over the rolls.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and bubbly, checking after 12 minutes to avoid over-browning.
- Let the rolls rest on a cooling rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overload the filling to prevent soggy dough. Brushing olive oil before baking is essential for a crispy crust. Avoid opening the oven door during baking to maintain even cooking. Rolls can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking, adding a couple of minutes to baking time. For air fryer cooking, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza roll
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
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