These Pepperoni Pizza Roll-Ups are an appetizer favorite. It’s like a mini pizza, but instead of a flat crust, the toppings are nestled inside a delicious, buttery dough. It’s a perfect snack to satisfying your pizza cravings in a fun and portable way.
If you are a fan of pizza and need more delicious recipes, try my Pizza Margherita in the Air Fryer and my Sheet Pan Mexican Pizza.
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Why this Pizza Roll with Pepperoni Recipe is a Keeper
The versatility is why we love this recipe. The combinations are nearly endless and you are guaranteed to make everyone happy.
- 30 Minute Appetizer: This tasty meal comes together in less than 30 minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or just use whatever you have. Homemade dough, crescent dough or frozen pizza dough from your favorite Italian restaurant.
- Family Friendly: Everyone loves pizza so it is always a hit! Kids love it!
- Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, meat free, dairy free, whatever you need. You’ll get new ideas all the time for this irresistable snack.
- Can Feed a Crowd: It can easily be scaled up to feed a large group, making these mozzarella and pepperoni pizza bites perfect for gatherings.
How do I prevent the roll-ups from unraveling?
There are several things you can do when making these pizza roll ups. For example:
Roll tightly: Aim for a tight, even roll when creating the log. This helps the layers adhere to each other. Chill if difficult to roll.
Pinch the seam: This is the most crucial step. After you’ve rolled the log, firmly pinch the seam where the dough overlaps to seal it completely. Don’t be afraid to really give it a good pinch!
Egg wash seal: For extra insurance, lightly brush the edge of the dough with egg wash before you roll it up. The egg wash acts as a glue to help the dough stick together.
Seam down: Place the rolled log on the baking sheet with the seam facing down. This uses gravity to help keep the roll sealed during baking.
Ingredient Notes for Pizza Roll Ups
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- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: Shred your own cheese for the best melt. You can also use string cheese stick for this easy dinner idea.
- Pizza Crust Cans: You can also make your own homemade pizza dough. Crescent roll dough will work for your baked pizza bites too.
- Italian Seasoning Mix: You can use your favorite jarred mix or make this delicious blend for your pizza roll ups.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions to Make Pizza Roll Ups
It is easy to make ahead some of the ingredients for busy days. These pizza pinwheels are always a hit.
- Prepare your pizza dough in advance, make your own marinara dipping sauce.
- Cut and prepare your fillings. Slice your pepperoni slices shred your cheese etc.
Pro Tip for this Homemade Snack
Glaze after cooking with a butter and garlic sauce. Brush the tops with the melted butter to make them extra delicious. It can also make them crispier.
How to Make Pepperoni Pizza Roll Ups Recipe
I love to make these pepperoni and mozzarella pizza bites for game day. I love to serve them with a little pizza sauce for dipping on the side.
These are the basic steps for making baked pizza rolls. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Prep and Roll out the Dough
First, preheat oven to 425 degrees and then on a floured surface, roll out each pizza crust, and next evenly sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning over each crust (1 tsp of each per crust).
2. Add the Pepperoni and Cheese Fillings
Second, top with pepperoni and shredded cheese and then roll into a tight log seams side down. Slice into one inch sections.
STEP 3: Place on a Baking Sheet and Bake
Finally, line a baking sheet, seam-side down and place on a cookie sheet and bake until lightly browned, and lastly serve with your favorite sauce.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftovers
- Storing: Place the pepperoni rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days
- Reheating: You can reheat in the oven on a prepared baking sheet or wrap in a damp paper towel and place in the microwave.
- Using Leftovers: The leftovers make a great quick lunch or snack for when the kids come home from school.
Variations and Substitutions for this Homemade Pizza Appetizer
- Add Herbs:Top with fresh basil or other herbs to bring a pop of freshness.
- Sauce: Jar pasta sauce is fine, however, try this easy and amazingly delicious Homemade Pizza Sauce.
- Variation tip: Use a white pizza sauce or vodka sauce for dipping, or try one of these dips: Pepperoni Pizza Dip or White Pizza Dip.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Feel free to cook the cheese and pepperoni rolls in your air fryer for a nice crisp golden brown pizza roll.
- Cheese: Parmesan Cheese, Romano cheese or your favorite cheese to the the cheese pizza rolls.
Recipe FAQs and Reader Interactions
Remove the pinwheels for the silicone baking liner after baking and place in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to three months.
Of course, you can use your favorite pizza toppings in the homemade pizza rolls. Try vegetables, sausage, ground beef or different cheeses or extra cheese .
Yes, you can use a gluten free pizza dough recipe and use shredded cheese that is diary free.
Expert Tips for Making These Easy Pizza Roll Ups Recipe
If you like pizza, you will love these pizza roll ups.
- Roll tightly: The tighter you roll, the neater the pizza roll ups will be.
- Seal the edges: Use a little water or beaten egg to seal the seam of the dough before rolling. This helps prevent the filling from oozing out.
- Chill after rolling: Chill the pizza roll ups dough for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This will help the dough firm up and make it easier to cut.
- Serve this recipe with: List what to serve with this appetizer:Pepperoni Pizza Dip or White Pizza Dip.
Pepperoni Pizza Roll-Ups
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces Pizza crust, 2 cans refrigerated
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 cup Pepperoni, sliced and chopped
- 1 cup Shredded cheese, we used mozzarella and fontina
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- Pizza sauce, dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- On a floured surface, roll out each pizza crust.
- Evenly sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning over each crust (1 tsp of each per crust).
- Top each crust with 1/2 a cup of pepperoni and 1/2 a cup of shredded cheese, making sure to leave a 1/2 inch border around the crust.
- Top each roll with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
- Starting at one of the shorter ends, roll each crust into a tight log.
- Slice each roll crosswise into one-inch sections.
- Place the slices on a lightly greased baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for 10-12 minutes or until tops are lightly browned and cheese is bubbly.
- Serve with your favorite marina sauce for dipping.
Christina’s Notes
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- Roll tightly: The tighter you roll, the neater the pinwheels will be.
- Seal the edges: Use a little water or beaten egg to seal the seam of the dough before rolling. This helps prevent the filling from oozing out.
- Chill after rolling: Chill the rolled-up dough for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This will help the dough firm up and make it easier to cut.
- Serve this recipe with: List what to serve with this appetizer:Pepperoni Pizza Dip or White Pizza Dip.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
The kids loved helping assemble these almost as much as they loved eating them!
This was such a hit with the family. Thanks for the great recipe.
Dinner plan for tomorrow. These look awesome.
They taste as good as they look!
That looks yummy! My husband loves pizza so I believe he can enjoy it when I make that one for him.
I hope you and your husband like them! 🙂
Guaranteed everyone in my house would like these.