Pizza Rolls

Pizza Rolls are a crowd-pleasing pizza that gets a little makeover into these fun party appetizers, snacks, or light meal pizza rolls. They are made with homemade pizza dough and pizza sauce with lots of sausages, pepperoni, and cheese; then, they're brushed with a flavorful, buttery mixture for a fantastic finish. Surprisingly simple yet super satisfying!

Makes 12-16 rolls, depending on how big you make them

Course Appetizers, Snacks

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 480kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

Pizza Rolls

14-16 ounces (396-453g) pizza dough
1 cup (273g) pizza sauce or marinara sauce
¼ pound (113g) Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
½ cup pepperoni, coarsely chopped
1-2 cup (113-226g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
¼ cup (25g) Parmesan cheese, grated (more if desired)
Fresh basil, minced (optional)
Red pepper flakes (optional)

Garlic Butter (Optional)

2 tablespoons (28g) butter, melted
½ teaspoon (1.5g) garlic powder
½ teaspoon (1.5 g) Italian seasoning

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400℉/205℃. Line a baking or cookie sheet with parchment or foil paper. Lightly grease and set it aside.
Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle about 10"x14". Add marinara or homemade pizza sauce followed by toppings: sausage, pepperoni, cheeses, and fresh basil.
Starting with the end nearest you, roll the dough up snugly like a jelly roll around the filling, finishing the roll with the seam side down. Don't forget to pinch the seal, so the rolls don't fall apart when baking.
Slice with a knife or pizza cutter into 1-inch pieces. Place rolls on prepared sheets.
Combine melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian Seasoning in a small bowl. Quickly brush over rolls.
Bake the rolls for about 15 minutes or until lightly brown and they are cooked through. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese and pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

Resist adding too much filling, cheese, and sauce because it'll be hard to roll our dough if there's too much stuff inside. Plus, it'll be a mess if the filling starts to leak.
Don't forget to seal the edge after rolling the dough, so it won't burst open while cutting.
Aside from brushing seasoned melted butter on top, you can add more shredded cheese such as mozzarella, cheddar, or provolone for an extra gooey cheesy finish.
Add a dash of sugar to your pizza sauce to cut the acidity and make it even more kid-friendly.
You can also cook these homemade pizza rolls in the air fryer. Set the temperature to 380℉/194℃ and cook them for 6-8 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time.
No pizza dough available? Replace pizza dough with an egg roll wrapper for a quick swap. Enjoy them deep-fried or air-fried. ;)
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used in the recipe.

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