Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Roll-Ups featuring crescent roll dough filled with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic powder, baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a kid-friendly appetizer or snack for pizza lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough & Sauce
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
Filling
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24 slices pepperoni
Seasoning & Topping
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 8 individual triangles. These will serve as the base for each roll-up.
- Add Sauce: Spread about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce onto each dough triangle, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow while baking.
- Layer Cheese and Pepperoni: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce on each triangle. Then, place 3 slices of pepperoni on the wide end of each triangle for balanced flavor in every bite.
- Roll Up: Carefully roll each triangle from the wide end toward the tip, securely enclosing the filling inside the dough to create roll-ups.
- Season and Top: Place the roll-ups on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese to enhance flavor.
- Bake: Bake the roll-ups for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and the cheese inside becomes bubbly and melted.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Serve with extra pizza sauce or ranch dressing for dipping if desired.
Notes
- For dipping, serve with extra pizza sauce or ranch dressing to add complementary flavors.
- Substitute turkey pepperoni for a leaner option or add cooked sausage for variety and extra protein.
- Ensure not to overfill the dough triangles to prevent leakage during baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
