Description
Delicious Parmesan Garlic Pizza Rolls are a perfect party appetizer or kid-friendly snack featuring soft pizza dough rolled with mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic butter, and optional pepperoni, baked to golden perfection and served with marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Rolls
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni or chopped pepperoni (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Marinara or pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dough: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle approximately 10 by 14 inches.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Brush half of this mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough to infuse flavor.
- Add Cheese and Pepperoni: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese, and mini or chopped pepperoni evenly over the dough if using.
- Roll and Slice: Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log shape. Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 1-inch rolls and arrange them cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush and Add Cheese Topping: Brush the remaining garlic butter mixture over the tops of the rolls, then sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese for an extra cheesy crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and bubbly, indicating the cheese has melted perfectly.
- Serve: Allow the rolls to cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve warm with marinara or pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Add chopped spinach, mushrooms, or olives to the filling for additional flavors and variety.
- These pizza rolls make an excellent appetizer for parties or a fun after-school snack for kids.
- Make vegetarian by omitting pepperoni or substituting with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
