Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Rolls (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
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1 ball pizza dough
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1 jar marinara
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
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1 cup pepperoni slices, chopped
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½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
# Steps to Follow:
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza crust into a square roughly ½" thick.
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Cover the surface with marinara, leaving a border along the bottom of the dough.
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On top of the sauce, sprinkle the pepper, oregano, and garlic powder. Cover that with a layer of mozzarella cheese (keep about ⅓ cup set aside for later), followed by the pepperoni, and finish with the parmesan.
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Starting at the top, begin rolling your dough down towards the border along the bottom. Keep the dough tight without squeezing any of the ingredients out.
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Cut your pizza roll into 1"-1½" thick slices and lay them flat along a parchment-lined baking sheet. Keep them evenly spaced about 2" apart.
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Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of your pizza rolls.
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Bake for 10-15 minutes at 425°F.
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Serve your homemade pizza rolls with extra marinara for dipping, and enjoy!
# Additional Notes:
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When rolling your pizza rolls, be careful not to overfill them. Too much filling can cause the rolls to burst open during baking. A little bit goes a long way.
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For a golden, crispy finish, brush the tops of your pizza rolls with melted butter or olive oil before slicing them. For extra flavor, you can also sprinkle them with garlic powder or Italian seasoning.
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You can prepare your pizza rolls in advance and freeze them, making them an excellent meal prep option. You can even bake them directly from frozen by adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.