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Homemade pepperoni pizza roll-ups with melted cheese and pizza sauce

Pepperoni Pizza Roll-Ups Recipe

These Pepperoni Pizza Roll-Ups are the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack! Made with crescent dough, gooey mozzarella, and savory pepperoni slices, they bake up golden, crispy, and cheesy in just 20 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners, game-day appetizers, or quick party bites everyone will love.
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Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 265kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet For baking all roll-ups evenly
  • Parchment paper or silicone mat Prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy
  • Pastry brush For brushing on the garlic butter mixture
  • Small mixing bowl To mix butter, seasoning, and garlic
  • Oven thermometer Helps ensure accurate baking temperature
  • Cooling rack Optional, keeps roll-ups crisp after baking

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent dough main base for roll-ups
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese freshly shredded melts best
  • 40–48 slices pepperoni about 1 standard package
  • 1 cup pizza sauce for dipping
  • 2 tablespoon melted butter for brushing tops
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning adds herby flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder enhances aroma and flavor
  • 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese creates golden crust
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley optional, for garnish
  • 0.5 cup diced bell peppers optional add-in
  • 0.25 cup sliced black olives optional add-in
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
  • Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
  • Fill each triangle with mozzarella and 3–4 pepperoni slices.
  • Roll triangles from wide end toward point and place on baking sheet.
  • Brush tops with garlic butter mixture and sprinkle parmesan.
  • Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
  • Cool for 3–4 minutes before serving with warm pizza sauce.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 90g | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1.8mg