Quick 15-Minute Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza Roll-Ups: A Simplified Recipe

If you're a fan of pizza, you'll love these Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Roll Ups. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for parties or a quick snack.

Ingredients

1 can of refrigerated pizza dough (13.8 oz)
1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese (packed)
1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup of sliced pepperoni (you can use turkey pepperoni for a lower sodium option)
1 tsp of Italian seasoning
Optional additions: red pepper flakes, garlic powder, black olives, veggie add-ins like thinly sliced bell peppers, sautéed mushrooms, or wilted spinach, creamy ranch sauce mixed with Parmesan cheese, or garlic butter sauce (made by melting butter with minced garlic and a sprinkle of parsley)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Unroll the pizza dough onto a floured surface and sprinkle it with the Italian seasoning.
Spread the mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Top the cheese with the grated Parmesan cheese and the sliced pepperoni. If you're using any optional additions, add them now.
Roll the dough tightly, starting from the long side, and slice into 1-inch pieces.
If clean cuts are difficult, freeze the rolled dough for 10 minutes before slicing.
Place the roll ups on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
Bake the roll ups on the top rack for 12-15 minutes, or until they're golden-brown.
Let the roll ups cool for a few minutes before serving with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Tips

To prevent roll ups from getting soggy, pat the pepperoni with a paper towel if it's greasy, not overload the cheese, and use parchment paper when baking.
If making the roll ups ahead of time, they can be assembled up to a day ahead, wrapped tightly in plastic, and refrigerated. When ready, slice and bake as usual, adding a minute or two to the cooking time.
Some roll ups may burst open while baking if they're overstuffed or rolled too loosely. Leaving a 1/2-inch border when adding fillings and giving the dough a firm but gentle roll can help prevent this.
When reheating frozen baked roll ups, it's best to reheat them at 350°F for 5-7 minutes on a wire rack or 350°F for 3-4 minutes in an air fryer. Avoid using the microwave as it makes the roll ups rubbery.

Nutrition Information

One Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Roll Up contains approximately 180 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated), 8g protein, 15g carbohydrates, 2g sugar, and 420mg sodium. Adding veggies like spinach can boost the fiber content.

Enjoy these Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Roll Ups as a delicious and easy-to-make pizza alternative!