Description
These Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Rolls are a quick and easy appetizer that’s perfect for pizza lovers! Made with soft pizza dough, melty mozzarella cheese, and flavorful pepperoni, these rolls are baked to golden perfection and served with marinara dipping sauce. Whether you’re hosting a party, looking for a kid-friendly snack, or craving a bite-sized pizza treat, this easy homemade recipe is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup RAGÚ Homestyle Traditional Pasta Sauce (plus more for dipping)
- 1 lb pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 3/4 – 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or Italian cheese blend)
- 30–32 pepperoni slices
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a 9×11” baking pan with baking spray.
- Spread ¼ cup of pasta sauce in the bottom of the pan and set aside.
- Roll out pizza dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into 12 equal squares.
- Place 1 tbsp of pasta sauce in the center of each dough square.
- Add 2 slices of pepperoni on top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle about 1 tbsp of cheese over the pepperoni.
- Take the corners of each dough square and bring them together, pinching tightly to form a sealed ball.
- Place the stuffed rolls, pinched-side down, in the prepared baking pan.
- Cut remaining pepperoni slices in half and tuck them between the rolls.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with olive oil, then sprinkle oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of the rolls.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with extra pasta sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, brush rolls with garlic butter before baking.
- Use turkey pepperoni for a lighter version.
- Try adding chopped basil or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg