Pizza Rolls Recipe

A platter of pizza rolls with a small bowl of pizza sauce.

Homemade Pizza Rolls are a family-friendly dinner idea and crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack for gatherings! Serve with pizza sauce, marinara sauce, or ranch for dipping.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 20

Total Time 55

Servings rolls

Calories 191kcal

Author John Kanell

Equipment

Large baking sheet
Stand mixer with dough hook

Ingredients

1 recipe pizza dough (1 pound, 450g)
¼ cup pizza sauce plus more for dipping, (60ml)
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces/170g)
3 ounces pepperoni slices (about 50 slices)
2 to 3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons salted butter melted
1 clove garlic finely minced
Freshly grated parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

Brush a large baking sheet with olive oil or spray with olive oil spray.
Generously flour a cutting board, place the pizza dough on it, and sprinkle a little bit of flour on top of the dough. Stretch the dough into a rectangular shape, about 14 inches wide by 10 inches tall. Arrange the dough so that one of the long sides is closest to you.
Spread the sauce in a thin layer all over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border on the long side farthest from you. Sprinkle the cheese all over top. Then lay the pepperoni in a single layer over top, shingling slightly, if necessary.
Starting with the side closest to you, roll the dough into a tight log (like cinnamon rolls). Brush any excess flour from the outside of the rolls. Slice the log into 12 pieces of equal width, about 1 inch wide. (I found using a sharp knife with a back and forth motion works best to not smash the rolls and cut through the filling.)
Place the cornmeal on a small plate. Dip a cut side of the rolls in the cornmeal, then place cornmeal side down on the prepared sheet tray. Repeat with the remaining rolls, placing them about 1 inch apart.
Cover with greased plastic wrap for about 20 minutes, until puffed.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425°F.
Uncover and bake the rolls for about 15 minutes or until the tops and sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
While the rolls are baking, in a small bowl, whisk to combine the melted butter and garlic.
Right when they come out of the oven, gently brush the garlic butter all over the tops and sides of the pizza rolls. Let them cool for a few minutes, then top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil, if you like. Serve with more pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

Let the rolls cool for a few minutes before serving. This gives time for the cheese to set a bit and prevents you from biting into a piping hot roll and burning your mouth.
How to serve: Serve the warm pizza rolls with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, like ranch or marinara sauce! This also pairs perfectly with a Caesar salad.

Nutrition

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