Description
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Roll-Ups are a quick and tasty appetizer featuring crescent roll dough filled with gooey mozzarella, pepperoni, and tangy pizza sauce. Perfect for parties, snacks, or an easy family treat, these golden-baked roll-ups come topped with Italian seasoning and Parmesan for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Sauce
- 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (plus more for dipping)
Cheese and Toppings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24–32 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Dough Triangles: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 individual triangles, laying them flat on your work surface.
- Spread Sauce: Spread about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce onto each triangle, leaving a small border around the edges for easier rolling.
- Add Cheese and Pepperoni: Sprinkle each triangle evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese, then place 3–4 slices of pepperoni on top for a balanced flavor.
- Roll Up: Starting from the wide end, carefully roll up each triangle toward the point, then place them point-side down on the prepared baking sheet to keep them secure.
- Add Toppings and Bake: Brush the tops of the roll-ups with melted butter and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese to add extra flavor and a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake roll-ups in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and the cheese inside is bubbly and melted.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the roll-ups to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm alongside extra pizza sauce for dipping to enhance the taste.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey pepperoni or use cooked sausage or vegetables for a different twist on the classic filling.
- These roll-ups make excellent party appetizers or convenient after-school snacks.
- For an extra cheesy variation, add a sprinkle of shredded cheddar or provolone inside before rolling.
- Make sure not to overfill the triangles to ensure they seal properly while baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
