Beef Pepperoni Cheese Rolls (Printable)
Golden dough rolls stuffed with beef pepperoni, mozzarella, cheddar, and Italian herbs.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade, room temperature
→ Filling
02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 4 oz beef pepperoni slices, quartered
05 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce, plus extra for dipping
→ Topping
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil)
08 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough into a 12x16 inch rectangle.
03 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border around edges.
04 - Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over sauce.
05 - Distribute quartered beef pepperoni slices evenly across cheese layer.
06 - Starting from a long edge, tightly roll dough into a log. Pinch seam to seal.
07 - Using a sharp knife, cut log into 16 equal pieces.
08 - Place rolls cut-side up on prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
09 - Brush tops with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian herbs and Parmesan cheese.
10 - Bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
11 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The way the cheese melts into little pools inside each roll makes them impossible to resist
- They're incredibly forgiving, perfect for when you want impressive results with minimal effort
02 -
- Dough that's too cold will fight you during rolling and shrink back stubbornly
- Overfilling the rolls causes them to burst open during baking
03 -
- Use unflavored dental floss to cut the log if you want perfect slices without squishing the dough
- Brush the rolls with garlic butter instead of plain olive oil for an extra flavor boost