Description
Crispy Pizza Rolls are golden, crunchy, and packed with cheesy, savory flavor. Quick and easy to make in under 30 minutes, these delightful snacks feature a crisp exterior with a gooey, melty filling of mozzarella, pepperoni, and marinara sauce. Perfect for family snacks, casual gatherings, or anytime cravings, these rolls are customizable, kid-friendly, and use simple pantry ingredients to deliver a delicious bite every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Base
- 1 package pizza dough (store-bought or homemade), rolled out to 1/8 inch thickness
Cheese and Fillings
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20–25 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Finish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for brushing
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, etc.)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dough: Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface into a thin rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick. This ensures crispy edges while maintaining a sturdy pocket for the fillings.
- Layer the Filling: Spread a thin, even layer of marinara sauce over the dough, leaving a small margin on all sides. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously and arrange pepperoni slices evenly across the surface.
- Roll and Seal: Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Use a little water along the edge to seal the dough completely, preventing any filling spillage.
- Slice Into Rolls: Using a serrated knife, cut the rolled log into 1 to 1 1/2-inch thick slices to form individual pizza rolls with visible layers of cheese and pepperoni.
- Brush and Season: Place the pizza rolls cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with grated Parmesan and Italian seasoning for flavor and crispness.
- Bake to Crispy Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes, or until the rolls are deep golden and crisp on the outside with bubbling cheese inside.
Notes
- Use room temperature dough to make rolling easier and ensure better sealing.
- Don’t overfill the rolls to maintain a clean roll and even cooking.
- Brush olive oil twice: once before baking and once halfway through baking to enhance browning and crispness.
- Leave space between each roll on the baking sheet for even heat circulation and crisp edges.
- Watch baking time carefully to avoid overbaking and drying out the rolls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls (about 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Crispy pizza rolls, cheese pizza rolls, easy snack, pepperoni rolls, baked appetizer, party food, kid-friendly snack
