Pizza Rolls with Crescent Roll Dough and Pepperoni Recipe
These Pizza Rolls with Crescent Rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make snack featuring gooey mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and pizza sauce wrapped in flaky crescent dough. Perfectly baked to golden brown, they make a great appetizer or party treat served with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20 pizza rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Rolls
- 1 package (8 oz) crescent roll dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20 slices pepperoni
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce (for filling)
Dipping Sauce
- Additional pizza sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean, flat surface, arranging the triangular pieces so they all face the same direction for easier rolling.
- Add Fillings: Place about 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese in the center of each triangle, add 2 slices of pepperoni atop the cheese, and then add a small dollop of pizza sauce for the perfect blend of flavors.
- Roll Up: Starting from the wide base of each triangle, roll it up tightly toward the pointed end, ensuring the filling stays inside. Place each roll on the prepared baking sheet with the seam side down to prevent unrolling during baking.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and the cheese inside is bubbly and melted.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pizza rolls to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with additional pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute pepperoni with other favorite pizza toppings such as cooked sausage or veggies.
- For a crispier crust, brush the tops of the rolls lightly with melted butter before baking.
- These can be made ahead and baked just before serving for convenience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Adjust the amount of pizza sauce inside if you prefer less moisture in the rolls.
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