Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. These savory rolls contain flavorful ingredients such as gooey cheese, traditional pepperoni, sauteed spinach, and Parmesan cheese. All wrapped up in a soft and fluffy pizza dough. Perfect for a quick snack, appetizer, or even a meal. They are great for parties, game nights, or a cozy night in. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping and watch them disappear in no time!
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What Are Pizza Rolls
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Making homemade pepperoni pizza rolls can be a fun and delicious way to enjoy a twist on traditional pizza. These are popular snack foods that consist of bite-sized pockets. Filled dough with pizza ingredients such as cheese, pepperoni, veggies, cheese, tomato sauce, or pizza sauce for dipping. They are typically baked or fried until the outer shell is crispy and the filling is hot and gooey. Pizza rolls offer a convenient and tasty way to enjoy the flavors of pizza in a compact and portable form. Making them a favorite among both kids and adults. They can be found in the frozen section of grocery stores and are often served as a quick and easy appetizer or snack for parties, movie nights or anytime you’re craving a delicious pizza-inspired treat.
Why buy them? Get the ingredients you need, grab your apron, and start making these delicious treats!
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Ingredients Notes
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- Pizza dough: If you’re making it from scratch here’s my Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe. Cut the dough into equal portions. You can also use a store-bought pizza dough.
- Pepperoni: Use half of the 6 oz. package per portion of the dough. If you want to substitute, other options are, Italian sausage (cooked), ham, or salami.
- Cheese: Shredded mozzarella, shredded mild or sharp cheddar, and Parmesan cheese.
- Spinach: Heat a skillet with oil, and cook the spinach until wilted. Cool before spreading onto the dough.
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How To Make Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
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Time needed: 50 minutes
STEP-BY-STEP
- PREP THE PIZZA DOUGH
Prepare your pizza dough by rolling it out into a rectangular shape. You can make my Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe or use a store-bought.
- FILLING
Lay the pepperoni around the dough, then sprinkle cheese evenly on top, leaving a small border around the edges. Next, add a layer of sauteed spinach on top of the cheese. After adding the spinach, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese over the top for an extra burst of flavor.
- ROLL UP THE DOUGH
Then, carefully roll up the dough tightly, starting from one end and rolling towards the other end. Once rolled, slice the dough into individual rolls and place them on a baking sheet pan or cast iron skillet. Make sure to leave a little space between each roll to allow for rising. Cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and rest for 30 minutes before baking.
- BAKE
Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Brush them with egg wash. Finally, bake the pizza rolls in the oven until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted about 20 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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If adding sauce, make sure not to overfill them. Also, pre-cook any watery ingredients like mushrooms, or bell peppers before adding them to the rolls.
Yes, you can freeze the assembled but unbaked pizza rolls on a baking sheet until firm. Then transfer them to a freezer bag. When ready to bake, simply place them on a baking sheet and bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
For crispy pizza rolls, brush them with a little olive oil or melted butter before baking. You can also sprinkle some garlic powder or grated Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor and crunch.
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Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet
- Rolling Pin
- Bench scraper
- Mixing bowls
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
- 3 oz or half of the package, about 30 pieces of traditional pepperoni
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp or mild cheddar
- 4 cups spinach, sauteed
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
EGG WASH
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
Instructions
- Start by rolling out the pizza dough. If you want to make it from scratch, here's my Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe.
- Layer on the pepperoni, cheese, sauteed spinach, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Then, carefully roll up the dough tightly, starting from one end and rolling towards the other end. Once rolled, slice the dough into individual rolls and place them on a greased cast iron skillet. Make sure to leave a little space between each roll to allow for rising.
- Cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Rest the pizza rolls for 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- FOR THE EGG WASH: Combine the egg yolk and milk, then brush the pizza dough. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling with melted cheese.
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