Cheesy, golden, bite-sized snacks
These pizza rolls are everything you love about pizza—gooey cheese, savory beef pepperoni, and rich sauce—wrapped into soft, golden bites. Perfect for parties, after-school snacks, or quick dinners, they’re fun to make and even more fun to eat. Using beef pepperoni instead of traditional pork keeps them just as flavorful while fitting your preference. Best of all, they bake up fast and can be prepped ahead, making them a lifesaver for busy days when you still want something homemade and satisfying.
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
📝 Ingredients List
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced beef pepperoni
- ½ cup pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
✨ 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.
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Rolling pin
- Knife or pizza cutter
- Small bowl (for seasoning mix)
- Brush (optional)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle about ½ cm thick.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly over the dough 🍅
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese, then layer beef pepperoni slices on top.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log (like cinnamon rolls).
- Slice into 2–3 cm pieces and place on the baking sheet.
- Mix olive oil, garlic powder, and oregano; brush over the rolls.
- Sprinkle parmesan on top, then bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly 🧀
- Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping 😋
💡 Pro Tips
- Clean slices: Chill the rolled dough for 10 minutes before cutting.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in oven or air fryer.
- Crispier bottom: Bake on a preheated tray or pizza stone.
- Extra flavor: Add chopped olives or bell peppers inside.
🔄 Variations
- Make them vegetarian with mushrooms and peppers
- Use chicken strips instead of pepperoni
- Try a white sauce base instead of tomato
- Add stuffed cheese centers for extra gooey bites
❓ FAQ
Can I air fry these?
Yes! Air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes.
Can I freeze them?
Freeze before baking, then bake straight from frozen (add a few extra minutes).
What dough works best?
Any pizza dough works, but slightly elastic dough rolls easiest.