Pepperoni Pizza Rolls (Printer-Friendly)
Golden rolls filled with pepperoni, mozzarella, ham, and marinara, brushed with savory garlic butter.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dough
01 -
12 to 14 ounces refrigerated pizza dough
→ Meats
02 -
sliced pepperoni
03 -
thinly sliced deli ham
→ Cheese
04 -
shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Sauces and Spreads
05 -
marinara or pizza sauce
→ Garlic Butter
06 -
unsalted butter
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Italian seasoning
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garlic powder
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salt
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black pepper
→ Dipping Sauce
11 -
marinara or ranch dressing
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out refrigerated pizza dough on a clean surface to approximately 12 by 10 inches with a thickness of about 1/4 inch, ensuring edges remain slightly thicker for sealing.
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Spread a layer of marinara or pizza sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges to allow proper sealing.
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Evenly distribute sliced pepperoni, deli ham, and shredded mozzarella over the sauced dough, maintaining a thin layer to prevent collapse during baking.
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Starting at the long edge, roll the dough tightly and pinch the seams to seal. Using a serrated knife, slice the roll into 12 equal pieces and arrange them on a baking sheet 2 to 3 inches apart.
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Prepare garlic butter by melting unsalted butter and whisking in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Lightly brush the butter over the tops and sides of the rolls, reserving some for after baking.
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Bake in preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes or until rolls turn golden brown and cheese is melted.
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Remove rolls from oven and brush again with the reserved garlic butter for enhanced flavor and shine. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce, such as marinara or ranch.
# Additional Suggestions:
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Avoid overfilling the rolls to prevent them from collapsing during baking. Rolling the dough tightly helps maintain shape.
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These rolls can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking, or frozen for up to three months.
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For freezing baked rolls, reheat at 350°F for 20–25 minutes, brushing with garlic butter 10 minutes prior to completion.