Description
Enjoy these delicious homemade pizza rolls, featuring a crispy golden crust filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni, and flavorful pasta sauce, all seasoned with Italian herbs. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these pizza rolls are easy to prepare and baked to perfection in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1 cup pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Filling
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 10 slices pepperoni
- 1/4 cup pasta sauce (for filling and dipping)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the pizza rolls bake evenly and do not stick.
- Roll Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough until it is about 1/8 inch thick, creating a smooth, even base for your filling.
- Cut Squares: Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the rolled dough into 3-inch squares, providing the perfect size for individual pizza rolls.
- Add Filling: Place one tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese and two slices of pepperoni in the center of each square. Add a teaspoon of pasta sauce and sprinkle with Italian seasoning for added flavor.
- Fold and Seal: Fold each dough square into a triangle shape over the filling. Seal the edges tightly by pressing with your fingers or using a fork to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Bake: Arrange the sealed pizza rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted inside.
Notes
- Make sure to seal the edges well to prevent the filling from oozing out while baking.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup and to avoid sticking.
- For extra crispiness, brush the rolls lightly with olive oil before baking.
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite toppings like mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers.
- Serve warm with extra pasta sauce for dipping.
