Description
Deliciously savory Pepperoni Rolls made with a soft pizza dough rolled around layers of pepperoni and melted mozzarella cheese, brushed with seasoned butter and baked to golden perfection. Served warm with marinara sauce for dipping, these rolls are perfect for a snack, appetizer, or party treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza 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 and Serving
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the pepperoni rolls.
- Roll Out Dough: On a sheet of parchment paper, roll the pizza dough into a 10×15 inch rectangle to create a large surface for filling and rolling.
- Prepare Butter Mixture and Brush: Combine Italian seasoning and garlic powder into the melted butter. Brush half of this seasoned butter evenly over the dough surface and save the remaining half for later.
- Add Pepperoni and Cheese: Layer the pepperoni slices evenly over the buttered dough, overlapping slightly if needed. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pepperoni layer.
- Roll the Dough: Starting along the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log shape with the seam underneath to keep it sealed. Transfer the rolled log still on parchment paper onto a baking sheet.
- Apply Egg Wash: Whisk the egg in a small bowl until blended, then brush it over the top and sides of the dough log to give it a golden, shiny finish when baked.
- Bake First Phase: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the roll for 15-20 minutes until it starts to turn golden.
- Brush with Remaining Butter and Continue Baking: Reheat the reserved seasoned butter if needed and brush it over the roll. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the roll is golden brown and thoroughly heated.
- Finish and Slice: Remove the roll from the oven and sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top. Let the roll cool for about 10 minutes to set before slicing into 1-inch thick slices for serving.
- Serve: Serve warm slices of pepperoni roll with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can easily substitute pre-made pizza dough with homemade if preferred.
- For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes inside the roll or mixed in the butter.
- Ensure the dough log is tightly rolled to prevent filling from leaking out.
- Brush the egg wash carefully to get an even golden crust without pooling.
- Allow the rolls to rest after baking to avoid overly hot, messy slices when cutting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
