Our homemade Pepperoni Rolls are a tasty combination of melty cheese and spicy pepperoni, all wrapped up in soft pizza dough. With just three key ingredients, they’re incredibly easy to make. Ideal for snacks, parties, or a quick meal, these rolls are a hit with both kids and adults.
Table of Contents
- These Homemade Pepperoni Rolls are so easy
- Why We Love This pepperoni roll Recipe
- What you’ll need for Pepperoni Rolls
- Pepperoni Rolls Recipe substitutions and additions
- Pepperoni Roll Recipe variations
- How to Make PEPPERONI ROLLS
- Pepperoni Rolls – Homemade Recipe Tips
- How to serve Homemade Pepperoni Rolls
- Pepperoni Roll storage
- Pepperoni Roll Recipe FAQs
- Other Easy Appetizers
- Pepperoni Roll Recipe Recipe
These Homemade Pepperoni Rolls are so easy
Pepperoni Rolls are a delightful fusion of cheesy, meaty goodness, wrapped in a soft pizza dough. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser, offering a comforting taste that’s both familiar and satisfying, perfect for any meal or snack time.
The simplicity of this recipe is a huge win, requiring just three main ingredients and minimal prep time. It’s ideal for quick meals, last-minute gatherings, or as a fun, easy cooking project with family.
Versatility is another great aspect of these rolls; they’re perfect as a snack, appetizer, or part of a casual meal. Easily customizable, they can be adapted to suit various tastes, making them a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Why We Love This pepperoni roll Recipe
- Quick and easy to make.
- Only uses 3 main ingredients plus melted butter and seasoning.
- Family-friendly and picky eater approved.
- Best bite-sized portable pizzas that you can customize with your favorite fillings.
- Delicious when dipped in sauce.
- Perfect football food, game-day appetizer, after-school snack, or light dinner.
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What you’ll need for Pepperoni Rolls
- Pizza dough: You can use a store bought pizza dough, or use your own homemade dough, crescent dough, or even defrosted bread dough.
- Pepperoni slices
- Mozzarella cheese
- Butter
- Dried basil
- Garlic powder
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Dried parsley
- Pasta, marinara, or pizza sauce for dipping
Recommended Tools
- Pie pan or round baking dish
- Cooking spray
- Pizza cutter or knife
- Pastry brush
Pepperoni Rolls Recipe substitutions and additions
- Choose Your Cheese: I use shredded mozzarella cheese for this recipe but you can use any variety of cheese that you prefer. Try cheddar cheese, Colby, or even some pepper jack for an added kick. You can also use sliced string cheese or cheese sticks.
- Mix Up The Meat: You can make this recipe with different meats, although they will be another type of roll entirely! Try ham, sausage, salami, Canadian bacon, grilled chicken, or even cooked regular bacon!
- Swap The Sauce: I love dipping these rolls in marinara sauce but some other ideas include ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, Alfredo sauce, or even spaghetti sauce.
- Tasty Toppings: Feel free to fill your rolls with your favorite pizza toppings. You can use olives, peppers, tomatoes, or anything that will fit!
can I make my own pizza dough for this recipe?
Yes, you can absolutely make your own dough for your rolls. I like to buy pre-made dough because it makes it so quick and easy preparation.
can I use another type of dough instead of pizza dough?
While I haven’t made my rolls with another type of dough, many recipes call for bread dough, biscuit dough, or even crescent roll dough.
Pepperoni Roll Recipe variations
Pepperoni roll recipe variations include adding different types of cheese, such as mozzarella or provolone, incorporating additional toppings like bell peppers or onions, experimenting with various seasonings or herbs, and trying alternative fillings like ham, salami, or vegetables for a unique twist on this classic dish.
How to Make PEPPERONI ROLLS
- Prepare The Pizza Dough: Roll the dough into a rectangle approximately 1⁄4 inch thick. Cut width-wise into 11 or 12 strips.
Pro Tip: You may not need to roll the dough; it comes out of the can quite thin. - Assemble: Place a layer of pepperoni on each strip and top with cheese. Roll each strip and place into the pie pan, seam side down. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with basil, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese. Add the parsley on top.
Pro Tip: The filling should not be facing up. They can be placed right next to each other. - Bake: Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve with pasta sauce or marinara for dipping. Enjoy!
Pepperoni Rolls – Homemade Recipe Tips
- You can double or triple this recipe depending on how many people you are feeding.
- Instead of the dried basil and parsley, you can use Italian seasoning instead.
How to serve Homemade Pepperoni Rolls
How do you eat a pepperoni roll?
To eat a pepperoni roll, simply pick it up with your hands, take a bite to enjoy the combination of flavors, and savor the delicious taste of the soft dough, melted cheese, and savory pepperoni.
Are pepperoni rolls served hot or cold?
Pepperoni rolls are typically served warm or at room temperature. They are best enjoyed shortly after baking or can be reheated briefly to maintain their delicious taste and texture.
Pepperoni Roll storage
- To Store: You can store these pepperoni rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- To Freeze: To freeze, wrap the baked rolls in plastic wrap or tinfoil and store them in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- To Reheat: To reheat rolls from frozen, bake them at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until heated through. If reheating from the fridge, bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
Other Easy Appetizers
- Sloppy Joe Dip
- Blooming Quesadilla Ring
- Rotel Dip
- Sheet Pan Nachos
- Buffalo Chicken Sliders
- Cranberry Brie Bites
- Bacon Wrapped Dates
- Pigs in a Blanket Wreath
- Burrata Board
Pepperoni Roll Recipe
Ingredients
- 13.8 ounce can pizza dough
- 6 ounces pepperoni slices (larger 2 1⁄2 inch slices can be cut in half)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Pasta or marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a pie pan or round baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle approximately 1⁄4 inch thick. (There may be no need to do this. The dough comes out of the can quite thin.) Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the dough (width-wise) into 11 or 12 equal strips.
- Place a single layer of pepperoni on each strip of dough and top with 2 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese.
- Roll each strip of dough, cinnamon roll style, and place into the prepared pie pan, seam side down (the filling is not facing up). The rolls can be placed right next to each other.
- Brush the pizza rolls with the melted butter. Sprinkle with the basil, garlic powder, and the parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the parsley on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with pasta sauce or marinara for dipping.
Jenn’s Notes
- To Store: You can store these pepperoni rolls in an airtight container in the refridgerator for 3-4 days.
- To Freeze: To freeze, wrap the baked rolls in plastic wrap or tinfoil and store them in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- To Reheat: To reheat rolls from frozen, bake them at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until heated through. If reheating from the fridge, bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
- You can double or triple this recipe depending on how many people you are feeding.
- Instead of the dried basil and parsley, you can use an Italian seasoning instead.
Love your easy recipes! They’re actually something even seniors like. Thank you so much. I share with my niece since she likes to cook. I don’t really enjoy cooking and that’s why I like them!