Description
Delicious Pepperoni Rolls featuring soft, fluffy bread dough filled with savory pepperoni and melted mozzarella cheese, seasoned perfectly with Italian herbs. This easy-to-make snack or appetizer is ready in under 30 minutes and pairs wonderfully with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Filling
- 16 ounces frozen bread dough, thawed
- 16 slices pepperoni
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut into 4ths
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg, well beaten
- Splash of water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F and line a large sheet tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Dough: Place the thawed bread dough on a clean surface and cut into 8 equal parts for even rolls.
- Shape Dough: Flatten each piece of dough by hand to approximately 4x4 inches to make a base for the filling.
- Add Filling: Place 2 slices of pepperoni on the center of each dough piece, then add 2 pieces of mozzarella cheese on top, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning to taste.
- Roll and Seal: Fold the dough edges over the filling and roll tightly, pinching the seams to secure the filling inside the dough.
- Arrange on Tray: Place each roll seam side down on the prepared tray, spacing them apart so they don’t touch.
- Apply Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg with a splash of water and brush this mixture lightly over the exposed dough surfaces for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Let the rolls cool on the tray for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with pizza or marinara sauce if desired.
Notes
- For extra cheesy rolls, add more mozzarella slices before rolling.
- You can substitute Italian seasoning with dried oregano or basil based on your preference.
- If you prefer a spicier roll, add crushed red pepper flakes inside before rolling.
- Ensure the dough seams are well pinched to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and gooey cheese texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 427 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg
