Pizza Rolls Beef Pepperoni (Printable)

Savory rolls filled with beef pepperoni, mozzarella, and tangy tomato sauce, baked to golden perfection.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

→ Filling

02 - 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
03 - 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 4 oz sliced beef pepperoni
05 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil)

→ Topping

07 - 1 tbsp olive oil
08 - ½ tsp garlic powder
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough to a rectangle about 12x10 inches.
03 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
04 - Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
05 - Arrange beef pepperoni slices evenly on top of the cheese.
06 - Sprinkle with Parmesan and Italian herbs.
07 - Starting from one long side, roll up the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
08 - Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 12 even pieces.
09 - Place rolls cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
10 - Brush tops with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder.
11 - Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
12 - Cool slightly, sprinkle with parsley if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together faster than delivery arrives, even on your busiest weeknights
  • The filling stays perfectly sealed inside so you get that satisfying first bite every single time
02 -
  • Don't overload the sauce or the filling will leak out during baking—I learned this after making a giant cheesy mess on my oven floor once
  • Let the rolls cool for at least 5 minutes before serving, or the cheese will burn eager mouths
03 -
  • If your dough keeps shrinking back while rolling, let it rest for 10 minutes and try again—it just needs to relax
  • The serrated knife trick: use gentle sawing motions instead of pressing down to keep the rolls round and pretty