Pizza night gets even better with these homemade Pepperoni Pizza Rolls. They’re cheesy, easy to make, and perfect for dinner, snacks, or game day.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making Pizza Rolls
The first time I made these, I learned very quickly that too much sauce and a loose roll can turn into a cheesy mess, so these tips will help you get perfectly baked pizza rolls every time.
- Don’t spread the sauce all the way to the edges. Otherwise, it can leak out while rolling and baking.
- Be careful not to overfill the rolls. If there is too much sauce or toppings, they can unroll in the oven.
- Use unflavored dental floss to slice the rolls. This creates clean cuts without squishing the rolls.
- If the tops start browning too quickly, loosely cover the pan with foil for the last few minutes of baking.
Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
Here are the simple ingredients you need to make this recipe, along with a few substitution recommendations.
- Homemade pizza dough (1 pizza dough – $3.28) – Homemade is delicious, but you can also use store-bought dough.
- Pizza sauce (2, 14 oz jars – $3.48) – Marinara sauce works too, or try this great homemade pizza sauce recipe.
- Mozzarella cheese (4 cups – $3.96) – I prefer freshly shredded mozzarella for the best flavor and texture, but pre-shredded will also work.
- Mini pepperonis (3 ounces – $1.25) – Use regular-sized pepperoni slices and cut them into smaller pieces as a substitute.
The recipe cost is calculated based on the required amounts and may vary due to fluctuating grocery prices.
How To Make Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Make the dough, roll it out, add the toppings, roll up, and bake. Let me show you how.
- Make the dough and let it rise.
- Punch it down and divide it into 2.
- Working with 1 piece of dough at a time, roll the dough into a 14×10-inch rectangle.
- Spread ½ jar of sauce over the dough, then sprinkle 2 cups of cheese evenly over it. Follow it with half of the pepperoni.
- Starting at the long ends, roll up in a cinnamon roll style, pinching the seam side to seal.
- Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces. Place each piece on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place a clean towel over the pizza rolls, and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Bake the pizza rolls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat the remaining jar of pizza sauce for serving with the rolls.
Recipe FAQs
You can make the rolls and then store them in the fridge for 24 hours before serving. Follow the reheating directions in the recipe notes when ready to serve.
Absolutely! For extra flavor, add in your favorite pizza toppings, such as cooked sausage or bacon.
A pizza sauce that is too thin can lead to soggy pizza rolls, as can adding toppings that are high in moisture, such as pineapple or fresh tomatoes. Also, be sure to bake the rolls until golden brown to ensure they are slightly crispy rather than doughy.
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Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Recipe Cost 11.19 Serving Cost 0.93Equipment
- mixing bowls
- rolling pin
- rimmed baking sheets
- parchment paper
- knife
Ingredients
- 1 recipe 1-hour pepperoni pizza dough
- 2 14 ounce jars pizza sauce, divided
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 ozs mini pepperonis
Instructions
- Make dough as per Pepperoni Pizza Dough recipe.
- Prepare 2 baking sheets with cooking spray and set aside. After the dough rises for 20 minutes punch it down and divide it into 2.
- Working with 1 piece of dough at a time, roll the dough into a 14×10-inch rectangle.
- Spread ½ jar of sauce over the dough and sprinkle 2 cups of cheese evenly over dough. Follow it with half of the pepperoni.
- Starting on one of the long sides, roll the dough up cinnamon-roll style, and pinch the seam together to seal.
- Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces. Place each piece on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place a clean towel over the pizza rolls, and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Once the oven preheats, bake the pizza rolls for 15-20 minutes.
- While the pizza rolls bake, heat the remaining jar of pizza sauce over low heat.
- Serve the rolls warm with warmed pizza sauce for dipping sauce.
Notes
Storage Tips
- Store: Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- To reheat: Place rolls on a baking sheet inside a 350 degree F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
- Freeze: These will keep frozen in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
- To reheat: Place the frozen rolls on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes, or until heated through.
Recipe Tips
- Don’t spread the sauce all the way to the edges.
- Be careful not to overfill the rolls.
- Use unflavored dental floss to slice the rolls.
- Cover with tin foil, if the tops start browning to quickly.
Amanda says
This pepperoni pizza rolls recipe exceeded all my expectations. Phenomenal!
Calvin says
Perfect bite size, what wonderful game day dish.
Jess Jankowski says
Perfect for game days! Total crowd pleaser.
Tara says
My kids LOVED these — definitely making again!
Jess Jankowski says
So so happy to hear that. Thank you for letting us know!
Taylor says
These were a HUGE hit!! So easy and seriously delicious. Definitely making again!
Jess Jankowski says
That’s awesome. Thank you for your review!
Noelle says
These are so great, love that they taste just like pizza!!
Jess Jankowski says
Perfect bite sized taste!
Irina says
These pepperoni pizza rolls sound budget friendly! Well, your easy recipe is a keeper to feed a crowd:) Thanks for sharing.
Jess Jankowski says
You are so welcome. Enjoy!
Tara says
Yum! You had me at 99 cents per serving! This would be a great hit with my family and easy for my kids to make as well.
Jess Jankowski says
It is a win-win all the way around!
Jessica Formicola says
My family loves pepperoni rolls, and this is the best recipe we’ve ever tried! Thanks so much for sharing it!
Jess Jankowski says
Awe, thank you so much for your kind words.