These easy pepperoni pizza rolls are made using sliced pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and Italian seasonings baked until golden brown in premade crescent roll dough.

Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

These pepperoni pizza rolls are always a huge hit. I’m not sure what to even say about them beyond that.

Everyone absolutely loves when I make them for family parties and get togethers.

They’re the first thing to go, always. My guests usually eat them all before they even have a chance to completely cool down.

Most people love pepperoni pizza so it’s easy to see what this recipe is always such a success.

They’re a great grab and go appetizer for so many different occasions. my kids love them as an after school snack, too.

You can serve them plain or with some warm tomato sauce on the side for dunking.

That’s how I like them!

I hope you give this recipe a try. I know you’ll love it just as much as my friends and family do.

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Can these pepperoni pizza rolls be made in the airfryer?

Yes, they absolutely can be made in the air fryer. Just set the temperature to 380 degrees and cook them for about 8-10 minutes.

Check them and adjust the time if needed . The dough should be cooked all the way through and golden brown and the cheese should be melted.

What kind of cheese should I use for these pepperoni pizza rolls?

I really like mozzarella cheese for this recipe. You can add some Parmesan, too if you’d like.

I used slices because that’s what I had but shredded mozzarella cheese would be a great alternative for this recipe.

Do I really have to shred the cheese myself?

Yes, absolutely! 

This is the one thing that I’d really urge you not to take a shortcut on.

Pre-shredded bagged cheese has chemicals in it like cellulose.

This keeps the cheese from clumping but it also prevents it from melting properly.

Shred the cheese off the block and these pizza rolls will be much better

What kind of dough should I use for these pepperoni pizza rolls?

This recipe works well with a couple of options. I used crescent rolls this time but pizza dough works perfectly well, too.

If you make your own dough, or buy it from a pizza place, just be aware that it may need a little more time to cook.

The pizza dough tends to be a little thicker than the crescent rolls. So adjust that time accordingly.

Other pizza inspired recipes

If you’re a fan of pizza and pizza inspired recipes, here are a few others that I know you’ll love, too.

• Pepperoni pizza fries
• Pepperoni pizza dip
• Pizza cupcakes
• Texas toast pizza

Pepperoni pizza rolls ingredients

• Crescent rolls
• Mozzarella cheese
• Pepperoni
• Italian seasoning
• Butter
• Garlic powder
• Salt & pepper
• Tomato sauce (optional)

Instructions

First, open the crescent dough and roll it flat/ connect the seams using a rolling pin.

Then sprinkle it with Italian seasoning and cover the surface with mozzarella cheese.

Now add the pepperoni slices to the top of the cheese in a single layer.

After that, jelly roll the dough up horizontally and try to pinch the pieces of dough on the end closed.

Next, slice them into about one inch pieces and put them down (cheese and meat side facing up) on either a parchment paper lined baking sheet or in a baking dish.

Then bake them in the oven until the dough is cooked all the way through and the cheese is melted.

When they are done cooking, melt the butter in the microwave and add the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic power.

Finally brush the butter over the pepping rolls and serve warm and with tomato sauce on the side for dunking! Enjoy.