Description
These Pepperoni Rolls are a delicious, cheesy snack or appetizer featuring pizza dough rolled with pepperoni and mozzarella, 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
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the pepperoni rolls.
- Roll Out Dough: Roll the pizza dough out on a piece of parchment paper to about a 10×15 inch rectangle to create the base for the rolls.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: Combine Italian seasoning and garlic powder with the melted butter, then brush half of this mixture evenly over the dough. Reserve the remaining butter mixture for later.
- Add Filling: Layer the pepperoni slices evenly over the dough, allowing some overlap, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Roll Dough: Starting with the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log with the seam side down. Transfer the rolled dough along with the parchment paper to a baking sheet.
- Brush Egg Wash: Whisk the large egg in a small bowl, then brush it all over the top and sides of the dough log for a golden finish.
- Bake Initial: Bake the roll for 15-20 minutes until it begins to set and lightly brown.
- Brush Remaining Butter and Continue Baking: Reheat the reserved butter mixture if needed and brush it over the roll, then bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the roll is golden brown and heated through.
- Add Parmesan and Cool: Remove the pepperoni roll from the oven, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top, and let cool for 10 minutes to set the flavors.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the roll into 1-inch thick pieces and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute pepperoni with other cured meats like salami or use a combination of vegetables for a vegetarian twist.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, add red pepper flakes to the butter mixture before brushing.
- Ensure the dough is rolled tightly so the filling does not spill out during baking.
- Allow the pepperoni roll to cool slightly before slicing to maintain shape and prevent cheese from oozing out.
- Use warm marinara sauce for the best dipping experience, and consider adding fresh basil or oregano for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
