Description
Pepperoni rolls bring West Virginia’s hearty comfort to your kitchen, blending melted cheese and spicy pepperoni in golden, pillowy dough. Warm, savory slices promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup (237 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) pepperoni slices
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) butter, melted
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Unroll the pizza dough onto a clean, lightly floured surface, creating a rectangular shape with smooth, even edges.
- Distribute shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly across the entire surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
- Arrange pepperoni slices strategically over the cheese layer, ensuring comprehensive coverage for consistent flavor in each bite.
- Carefully roll the dough from the longer side, maintaining a tight, compact cylindrical shape while pressing gently to seal the ingredients inside.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled log into uniform segments approximately one inch thick, creating individual pepperoni roll portions.
- Transfer the sliced rolls onto a prepared baking sheet, positioning them cut-side downward to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Whisk melted butter with aromatic garlic powder and dried oregano, then delicately brush the exterior of each roll to enhance flavor and promote golden browning.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven at 375°F, allowing the rolls to transform into crispy, bubbling delicacies over 12-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and permit slight cooling to prevent burning, then serve alongside warm marinara sauce for an irresistible dipping experience.
Notes
- Customize the dough by using whole wheat or gluten-free pizza dough for a healthier alternative that accommodates different dietary needs.
- Enhance flavor by adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning between the cheese and pepperoni layers for an extra kick.
- Prep ahead by assembling the rolls and refrigerating them before baking, which makes them perfect for meal prep or unexpected guests.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like adding a bit of parmesan or provolone to create a more complex flavor profile that elevates the classic pepperoni roll.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg