Homemade Pepperoni Rolls
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Homemade Pepperoni Rolls
Description
This recipe uses pre-packaged pizza dough stretched into rectangles, each filled with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices before being rolled up tightly and sealed to prevent leakage during baking. The rolls are brushed with a mixture of melted butter, garlic powder, and salt which browns in the oven, giving a rich crust and garlic aroma. They bake at 400°F until golden.
They can be cooked in a conventional oven or an air fryer; in the latter case, lower temperatures reduce burning and cooking times. The rolls deliver a crispy exterior with soft, melted cheese and pepperoni inside, functioning well as a snack or party finger food. Serving with marinara sauce adds a tangy contrast.
Using store-bought dough is convenient, and dough can be softened to room temperature for easier handling. Optional egg wash can be replaced by butter for flavor, especially if the rolls will be served cold later. Checking rolls early during air frying prevents overcooking, given temperature variation in appliances.
Ingredients
- 1 tube pizza dough About 11 to 13 ounces of pizza dough
- 36 pepperoni four per roll, slices
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- marinara sauce optional for dipping
Instructions
- Stretch the pizza dough into a large rectangle. Cut the dough into nine equal rectangle pieces.
- Place a tablespoon of the cheese in the center of each piece of dough. Top the cheese with four slices of pepperoni.
- Roll the dough the long way tightly. Pinch the ends of the dough with your fingers until closed and well sealed.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, and salt.
For The Oven
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Transfer all of the pizza rolls onto a cookie sheet lightly sprayed with cooking spray or lined with parchment paper. Place the pepperoni rolls on the tray so they aren't touching.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with butter using a silicone brush. Bake pizza rolls for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
For The Air Fryer
- Brush the butter over the top of the rolls with a silicone brush. Place a few of the rolls into the basket of your air fryer, this can vary depending on how big your air fryer is. The rolls should not be touching each other.
- Air fry at 350°F for 8-9 minutes or until golden brown. Bake any remaining rolls in batches.
Notes
- Air frying requires a slightly lower temperature to prevent burning and can brown the rolls faster than an oven.
- Check the rolls early, starting at 6-7 minutes, when air frying to avoid overcooking due to appliance differences.
- Store-bought pizza dough should be softened at room temperature before stretching to avoid tearing.
- Other dough types like crescent or standard roll dough can substitute for pizza dough.
- Brushing with melted butter provides flavor and a softer crust compared to egg wash, ideal if serving the rolls cold.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 665mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 141IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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