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Homemade Pepperoni Rolls
Homemade Pepperoni Rolls are individually rolled pizza dough filled with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices, sealed tightly and baked until golden brown. They feature a buttery garlic topping that adds richness and flavor. Optional marinara sauce can be served as a dip. These rolls deliver a handheld, baked snack with melty cheese and savory pepperoni inside a tender but slightly crisp dough.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings:
9
Pieces
Calories:
198 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9 Pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198
% 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.