Pepperoni Rolls

These Pepperoni Rolls so easy to make with approachable ingredients in only 30 minutes. These can be served as a snack, an appetizer, or even a side course with a larger dish. Any way you serve them, they are always a crowd pleaser. I love to take these to BBQs, family gatherings, and even just to make as an afternoon snack.

Pepperoni rolls are originally from West Virginia, and they are so delicious! This is my own take on the classic recipe. I use a store-bought tube dough like Pillsbury makes the preparation even easier and accessible. I see these rolls as a combination of cheese bread and pizza, which are two of the best foods in my opinion.

While we fill these with pepperonis and cheese, you can customize as with any toppings that you like. If you are interested in a pizza combination, feel free to pair these with our loaded pizza dip for an explosion of flavor!

“We love these for easy weeknight meals!” – Carrie

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Minimal ingredients with a quick prep time. Easy and simple to make in 30 minutes. 
• Crowd favorite recipe. Perfect for any occasion! They will be gone in no time. 
• Super Customizable. You can add your favorite pizza toppings – we love pepperoni, olives, spinach, bell peppers, and sauteed mushrooms as some options.

Ingredients:

• Pillsbury Pizza Dough – this is my favorite dough to use and works the best every time.
• Mozzarella Cheese – a classic and perfect stretchy cheese to use for a pizza style dish.
• Large Pepperonis – you can use small if you like, I just find using large helps get pepperoni in every bite.
• Egg (For Wash) – this will allow the dough to get extra crispy and remain fluffy.
• Melted Butter – this will be mixed with your seasonings for a smooth flavor!
• Italian Seasoning – the classic seasoning for any pizza dish.
• Garlic Powder – another great flavor to complete the taste of these rolls.
• Grated Parmesan Cheese – this will be a topping on the rolls once they cook to perfect the dish!

How To Make Pepperoni Rolls:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Roll out pizza crust and cut into 4 equal size pieces.
3. Add 2 slices of mozzarella to each dough.
4. Add 6 large pepperonis to each dough.
5. Roll as tightly as possible and pinch seams together.

6. Place seam side down on a baking sheet. Beat an egg and brush egg wash on each pepperoni roll.
7. Bake at 425 for around 20 min until they are golden brown.

8. While in oven melt butter and mix with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.

9. Once pepperoni rolls are cooked, brush on butter mixture and sprinkle on grated parm.
10. Serve with marinara and enjoy!

Expert Tips:

• The layering of these rolls keeps them crispy and delicious. Make sure you are mindful of keeping even layers of pepperonis and cheese with your dough to ensure perfection all the way through.
• Feel free to add any of your other favorite pizza toppings. Bell peppers, extra cheese, bacon, sausage or even olives could all work!
• Since these rolls lack sauce, dipping them in your favorites is a great choice! While marinara is the most popular, using other sauces like cheese, ranch, or even garlic butter would be amazing.
• Make sure you roll them up tightly and pinch the seams to ensure all the ingredients stay inside. 

What to Serve With Pepperoni Rolls:

These pepperoni rolls can be served many ways. Either as an appetizer with a side of marinara pizza sauce for dipping, or as the side dish of a larger meal such as a pasta dish. These rolls can also be freshened up with a nice salad on the side as well.

Storage and Make-Ahead Instructions:

If you want to prepare this dish ahead of time, you can roll them in advance and keep in the fridge for a few hours or even overnight. Then bake them right before serving.

I don’t recommend freezing due to the moisture and texture of the rolls that needs to be preserved for the best taste. After making the dish you can store any leftovers in the fridge!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can you use any brand pizza crust for the rolls?

You can, but I get the best results using Pillsbury. I have experimented with other brands and always go back to it.

Is pizza sauce not part of the recipe?

No, but we like to have pizza sauce, cheddar cheese sauce, or garlic butter to dip them in

More Easy Snack Recipes To Try:

• Bacon Wrapped Pretzel Bites
• Cheesy Bread 
• Crispitos
• Turkey Bacon Ranch Rollup 

Pepperoni Rolls

These Pepperoni Rolls are all the best flavors of pizza in a delicious roll made easily with store-bought dough in less than 30 minutes.

5 from 4 votes

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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 rolls

Ingredients

• 1 tube pillsbury pizza dough
• 8 slices mozzarella cheese
• 24 large pepperonis
• 1 egg(for wash)
• 4 tbsp melted butter
• italian seasoning
• garlic powder
• grated parmesan cheese

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Roll out pizza crust and cut into 4 equal size pieces.
• Add 2 slices of mozzarella to each dough.
• Add 6 large pepperonis to each dough.
• Roll as tightly as possible and pinch seams together.
• Place seam side down on a baking sheet. Beat an egg and brush egg wash on each pepperoni roll.
• Bake at 425 for around 20 min until they are golden brown.
• While in oven melt butter and mix with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
• Once pepperoni rolls are cooked, brush on butter mixture and sprinkle on grated parm.
• Serve with marinara and enjoy!

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Notes

Storage: 
If you want to prepare this dish ahead of time, you can roll them in advance and keep in the fridge for a few hours or even overnight. Then bake them right before serving.

I don't recommend freezing due to the moisture and texture of the rolls that needs to be preserved for the best taste. After making the dish you can store any leftovers in the fridge!

Tips: 

• The layering of these rolls keeps them crispy and delicious. Make sure you are mindful of keeping even layers of pepperonis and cheese with your dough to ensure perfection all the way through.
• Feel free to add any of your other favorite pizza toppings. Bell peppers, extra cheese, bacon, sausage or even olives could all work!
• Since these rolls lack sauce, dipping them in your favorites is a great choice! While marinara is the most popular, using other sauces like cheese, ranch, or even garlic butter would be amazing.
• Make sure you roll them up tightly and pinch the seams to ensure all the ingredients stay inside.