Golden, gooey, crowd favorite
These cheesy pizza rolls are everything you love about pizza—rolled up into fun, bite-sized perfection. Soft dough wraps around melty cheese, savory beef pepperoni, and rich pizza sauce, then bakes until golden and irresistible. They’re perfect for game day snacks, quick dinners, or after-school treats, and they come together fast with simple ingredients. Whether you’re feeding hungry kids or hosting friends, these homemade pizza rolls are a guaranteed hit. If you’re looking for an easy pizza rolls recipe that’s freezer-friendly and beginner-approved, this one belongs on repeat 🍕✨.
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Servings: 16 pizza rolls
📝 Ingredients List
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- ¾ cup pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup beef pepperoni slices, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: red pepper flakes or dried oregano
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Rolling pin
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border on one long side.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, then evenly scatter beef pepperoni over the sauce 🧀.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side (like cinnamon rolls), sealing the edge gently.
- Slice into rolls about 1½ inches thick and place cut-side up on the baking sheet.
- Brush tops with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and Parmesan.
- Bake for 16–18 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Cool slightly and serve warm 😋🍕
💡 Pro Tips
- Crispier bottoms: Bake on the lower oven rack for the last 5 minutes.
- Freezer-friendly: Freeze unbaked rolls and bake straight from frozen (add 5–6 minutes).
- Swap fillings: Try cooked chicken, mushrooms, or olives for variety.
- Dipping sauces: Serve with warm marinara, ranch, or garlic butter.