Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Roll-Ups
Crispy, gooey pepperoni pizza roll-ups perfect as snacks or appetizers. Easy to make with crescent dough, mozzarella, and marinara, they are ideal for sharing or quick meals.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 package 8 oz crescent roll dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate crescent roll dough into triangles along perforations.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon marinara sauce on each dough triangle, leaving edges clear.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each triangle.
- Place 4 to 5 pepperoni slices on top of cheese.
- Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning over the pepperoni.
- Roll each triangle from the wide end to the narrow end to form a roll-up.
- Place roll-ups seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush melted butter evenly over the tops of the roll-ups.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of each roll-up.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool a few minutes before serving with extra marinara sauce.
Notes
- Great for snacks, appetizers, or light meals.
- Customize with mushrooms, olives, or turkey pepperoni.
- Prepare in advance and bake before serving.
- Enjoy warm or cold for lunchboxes or picnics.