Description
These delicious Pepperoni Rolls are a perfect savory snack or appetizer, combining the flavors of seasoned buttery pizza dough, spicy pepperoni, and melted mozzarella cheese, all baked to golden perfection and served with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Seasoning
- 13.8 ounce can pizza dough
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Filling
- 8 oz pepperoni slices
- 1 1/2 cups (170g) shredded mozzarella cheese
Topping
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Serving
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the pepperoni rolls evenly.
- Prepare Dough: Roll the pizza dough out on a piece of parchment paper to about a 10×15 inch rectangle, creating a base for the filling that will be rolled up.
- Season Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Brush half of this buttery mixture evenly over the surface of the dough; reserve the rest for later.
- Add Filling: Layer the pepperoni slices evenly over the buttered dough, overlapping as necessary. Then, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top, covering the pepperoni evenly.
- Roll the Dough: Starting at the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log shape with the seam side down to secure the filling inside. Transfer the log on the parchment paper to a baking sheet for easy handling.
- Apply Egg Wash: Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the entire surface of the rolled dough log to help achieve a shiny, golden crust during baking.
- Bake First Phase: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the dough begins to set and lightly brown.
- Brush Remaining Butter: Remove the baking sheet and brush the reserved butter mixture over the top of the roll to enhance flavor and color. You may need to reheat the butter to melt it again.
- Bake Second Phase: Return the roll to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes, until the crust turns golden brown and the interior is hot and bubbly.
- Finalize: Remove from oven, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top, and allow to cool for 10 minutes to set the filling and make slicing easier.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the roll into 1-inch thick pieces and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure to seal the dough seam side down firmly to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly before slicing to avoid cheese spilling out.
- Use parchment paper for easy transfer and cleanup.
- Reheating the reserved butter helps in brushing it smoothly over the dough.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1 inch thick)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
