Description
These Cheesy Pepperoni Rolls feature homemade or store-bought pizza dough filled with melted fontina and sharp provolone cheeses, spicy pepperoni slices, and seasoned with oregano and garlic powder. Baked until golden and crispy, they make a perfect snack, party appetizer, or quick meal when served with marinara dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 3 ½ cups “00” flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast
Filling
- 6 oz package of pepperoni slices
- 8 oz fontina cheese, sliced
- ½ lb sharp provolone cheese, sliced
- 1 teaspoon oregano, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
Topping
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning, to taste
Additional
- Marinara dipping sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: If making homemade pizza dough, follow your dough recipe directions including the use of 3 ½ cups “00” flour, olive oil, kosher salt, and yeast. If using store-bought dough, allow it to rest at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before shaping.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure a hot baking environment for crispy rolls.
- Shape Rolls: Divide the pizza dough into 8 equal portions weighing about 2 ounces each. Roll each ball into a 6 inch by 6 inch square on a floured surface.
- Add Filling: On the center of each square, layer 1 ounce of fontina cheese and a couple of provolone slices, leaving a ½ inch border around the edges. Sprinkle ⅛ teaspoon of oregano and ⅛ teaspoon of garlic powder over the cheese. Top with 8 to 10 slices of pepperoni.
- Roll and Seal: Starting from one side, roll the dough tightly around the filling, tucking the ingredients in as needed. Pinch the seam to seal and place the roll seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Apply Egg Wash and Season: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush the tops of each roll generously with the egg wash. Sprinkle parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning over the rolls for flavor and browning.
- Bake Rolls: Bake the pepperoni rolls in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside. Some cheese may ooze out, which adds to their deliciousness.
- Serve: Let the rolls cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with marinara dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Pepperoni rolls are perfect for satisfying cravings for cheesy, pizza-flavored snacks and can be made ahead or with store-bought dough for convenience.
- Use freshly sliced provolone from the deli for the best melt and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of pepperoni and cheese fillings to your preference.
- For an extra crispy crust, bake on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and avoid overcrowding the rolls.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
