These pepperoni pizza rolls are an instant crowd-pleaser. Made with store-bought or homemade pizza dough and filled with mozzarella and pepperoni, they’re quick to make and even quicker to disappear.
With Super Bowl season just about here, game day food is top of mind. These pepperoni pizza rolls are at the top of my list—they've got everything you love about a cheesy slice of pepperoni pizza, rolled up and ready to dunk in sauce. They're just as fun to make as they are to eat.
And if you're looking for more game day winners like boneless buffalo wings, crispy chicken wings, and stromboli; you'll find them all in this list of 20+ Super Bowl recipes.
Favorite Pepperoni Pizza Rolls Recipe
- Always a crowd favorite, especially when it comes to Super Bowl recipes!
- Cheesy, saucy, and incredibly flavorful
- Fill with your favorite pizza toppings
- Can be made ahead—assemble then bake when ready
- Ready in 35 minutes, start to finish!
Ingredients You Need
- Pizza Dough: You can use homemade pizza dough or store-bought—most have re-made in the bakery section. If I'm in a pinch, I grab Pillsbury Class Pizza Crust.
- Pizza Sauce: We can’t have pizza rolls without pizza sauce! Whether it's store-bought or homemade marinara sauce, both will work wonderfully for this.
- Cheese: A combination of mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese for the best flavor and cheese pull.
- Pepperoni: Or salami, even ham. You can even keep it meat free with just cheese—totally up to you!
- Butter: The butter is melted and combined with the garlic powder to brush on top of the pizza rolls.
- Olive Oil: Just 1 teaspoon of olive oil to help prevent the dough from getting soggy from the toppings.
- Spices: Italian seasoning and garlic powder are the only seasonings that you'll need.
In Photos: How To Make Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Roll the pizza dough into a large rectangle and brush with olive oil, then sprinkle with seasonings. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, followed by the cheese and pepperoni. Roll the dough tightly into a log, place seam-side down, and chill for 15 minutes to help it hold its shape.
Slice into 12 rolls, brush with garlic butter, and top with extra cheese if desired. Bake until lightly browned and serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Description
Ingredients
- 1 (13.8 ounce) pizza dough
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¾ cup marinara sauce, divided
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 30-40 slices pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the the pizza dough into a large rectangle, about 10x12 inches. Brush the top with the olive oil. Using your fingers, push dents into the surface of the dough to prevent bubbling.
- Spread the ⅓ cup pizza sauce on top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Sprinkle ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup parmesan cheese. Then, top with pepperoni slices.
- Carefully roll dough rectangles into a tight log. Place onto the prepared baking sheet, seam side down and place in the refrigerator to chill, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Chilling helps prevent the rolls from falling apart as you slice.
- While the log chills, preheat the oven to 400ºF. Melt the butter with the garlic powder. Remove the log from the refrigerator and cut into 12 1-inch slices and place back onto the baking sheet. Brush the tops of each with garlic butter. Sprinkle the tops of the rolls with extra cheese, if desired.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the rolls are lightly browned. Serve with fresh basil on top, if desired, and the remaining pizza sauce for dipping. Leftovers stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Make Ahead & Freezing Instructions: You can make these ahead of time by preparing the rolls through step 3. Cover the rolls tightly and refrigerate up to 1 day. The next day, begin at step 4. The baked pizza rolls freeze for up to 30 months. Bake frozen rolls at 350ºF for 25 minutes or until heated through.
- Baking Options: You can bake these rolls in a muffin pan or 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake time would be the same.
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