Game Day Pizza Rolls (Printable version)

Cheesy rolls filled with beef pepperoni and spices, ideal for tasty game day snacks.

# What you'll need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough

→ Filling

02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 3/4 cup beef pepperoni slices, chopped
05 - 1/3 cup pizza sauce, plus extra for serving
06 - 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Topping

08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12x8-inch rectangle.
03 - Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
04 - Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the sauce. Top with chopped beef pepperoni, oregano, and garlic powder.
05 - Starting from a long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
06 - Slice the log into 16 equal pieces and arrange them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
08 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.
09 - Let cool slightly, then serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of mozzarella and sharp cheddar creates that perfect cheese pull everyone fights over
  • These freeze beautifully before baking so you can always have game day ready in your freezer
  • The beef pepperoni brings a heartier, more robust flavor that stands up to all that melted cheese
02 -
  • The most common mistake is overfilling the dough, which leads to blowouts during baking. Less filling means these actually stay rolled and look as good as they taste.
  • Let them cool for at least 5 minutes before serving, or the cheese will be molten lava hot. No one enjoys burning their mouth on the first bite.
03 -
  • Use unflavored dental floss to slice the log perfectly without squishing the rolls
  • Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even browning

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