Bring these easy-to-make pizza rolls to your next get-together and they’ll be the most popular appetizer on the table. You can add your favorite toppings over store-bought pizza dough, and make a different version every time!
Ingredients For Pizza Rolls
- Refrigerated pizza dough
- Pizza sauce
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes
- Parsley flakes
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni
How To Make Pizza Rolls
- Spray a muffin tin pan with cooking spray and preheat the oven to 400 F
- Unroll the pizza dough into a rectangle and spread with pizza sauce.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, parsley flakes, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle the pepperoni and shredded mozzarella evenly on top. Roll as tightly as you can, cigar style, and cut into 12 slices. Place the slices into the muffin tins and bake for 12-14 minutes or until slightly golden and the cheese is melted.
Can I Use Store-Bought Dough?
Absolutely! This is the best way to make this quick recipe. You can use store-bought pizza dough or even crescent dough for convenience, and if you can, buy a rectangular-shaped dough.
What If I Don’t Have Pizza Sauce?
You can use tomato sauce or marinara sauce. If using tomato sauce, add a mix of herbs like oregano, basil, or Italian seasoning to give it more flavor.
How Do I Know When The Rolls Are Done Baking?
The rolls will be done when they are golden brown on top and the cheese is melted. This usually takes about 12-14 minutes in a 400 F.
How Do I Store Leftover Pizza Rolls?
Let them cool down completely before storing them in an airtight container or a ziplock bag in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can reheat them in the microwave or oven.
Can I Make These Ahead Of Time?
Yes, you can! Prepare the roll a day in advance and store it in the fridge. Cut and bake the day you plan to serve it.
Quick & Easy Pizza Rolls Recipe
Equipment
- Muffin tin pan
- Oven
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 16 oz rectangular refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 tsp pizza sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp parsley flakes
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup mini pepperoni, or chopped pepperoni
- 1 cups Mozzarella, shredded
Instructions
- Spray a muffin tin pan with cooking spray and preheat the oven to 400 F
- Unroll the pizza dough into a rectangle and spread with pizza sauce.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, parsley flakes, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle the pepperoni and shredded mozzarella evenly on top. Roll as tightly as you can, cigar style, and cut into 12 slices. Place the slices into the muffin tins and bake for 12-14 minutes or until slightly golden and the cheese is melted.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pizza Rolls Recipe
1. What’s The Best Way To Cut The Rolls?
Use a sharp serrated knife and gently saw through the rolled dough to keep everything in place. You can also wrap the roll with parchment paper and cut it through the paper to keep the ingredients intact.
2. How Do I Prevent The Dough From Sticking?
You can either unroll it over parchment paper or sprinkle some flour over your working surface.
3. Can I Add Different Toppings?
Yes! You can use all your favorite pizza toppings! If using vegetables it’s best to cook them before adding them so as not to add too much moisture to the rolls.
4. What If I Forget To Add An Ingredient to the Rolls?
Do not worry! You can sprinkle it on top of the rolls before baking them!
5. Is There A Quick Way To Make The Pizza Sauce If I Don’t Have Any?
Yes, there is! Just mix a can of tomato with water to thin it out, add garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil, or Italian seasoning, and a bit of sugar to balance out the acidity in the tomato paste.