Cheesy Beef Pepperoni Pizza Rolls (Printable version)
Crispy, cheesy rolls filled with seasoned beef, pepperoni and melted mozzarella—perfect for parties or quick bites.
# Ingredient list:
→ Meats
01 - 5 ounces ground beef
02 - 1.5 ounces pepperoni slices (approximately 12 slices)
→ Dairy
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Dough
05 - 8 ounces refrigerated pizza dough
→ Vegetables and Sauce
06 - 0.5 cup pizza sauce, plus extra for dipping
→ Spices and Seasonings
07 - 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
08 - 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Assembling
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley, optional for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian herbs. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
03 - Spread the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and roll into a 12 x 10 inch rectangle.
04 - Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a 0.75 inch border around the edges.
05 - Distribute the cooked beef over the sauce, then arrange pepperoni slices. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
06 - Tightly roll the dough from a long side to create a log, pinching the seam to seal. Slice the log into 8 equal sections.
07 - Place the pieces cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops with olive oil.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden and cheese is bubbling.
09 - Let cool for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve with additional pizza sauce for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get the best of pizza and finger food all in one roll, and trust me, the cheese pull is epic every single time.
- They vanish from the tray before you even have a chance to set out the dipping sauce—that&aposs how irresistible they are.
02 -
- Underestimating how gooey these get can lead to impatient burns, so let them cool before grabbing.
- Rolling the dough too thick makes it harder for the center to crisp up, so keep it even for best results.
03 -
- Roll the dough tightly for beautiful swirl layers that don't come undone.
- Freshly grating your cheese really does melt better than pre-shredded.