Easy Crispy Mini Pizza Rolls Recipe
These easy crispy freezer-friendly mini pizza rolls are a quick and satisfying snack or appetizer, perfect for busy weeknights or parties. They feature a crispy outside and gooey, flavorful filling inside.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 25-28 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini pizza rolls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (about 13.8 oz / 390 g) store-bought pizza dough or homemade dough
- 1 ½ cups (170 g) shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (about 30 g) mini pepperoni slices or chopped regular pepperoni (optional)
- ½ cup (120 ml) pizza sauce or marinara
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- Flour for dusting work surface (all-purpose or gluten-free as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the pizza dough into a roughly 12×10 inch (30×25 cm) rectangle.
- In a bowl, combine shredded mozzarella, mini pepperoni slices, and Italian seasoning. Add garlic powder if desired and stir gently.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about ½ inch (1.25 cm) border all around. Sprinkle the cheese and pepperoni mixture over the sauce.
- Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log and pinch the seam to seal.
- Slice the log into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick mini rolls using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Place the rolls cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. If baking from frozen, add about 5 extra minutes.
- Cool slightly before serving. To freeze extras, cool completely, freeze on a baking sheet for 2 hours, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Notes
Do not overload the filling to avoid soggy rolls. Seal the dough seam well to prevent leaks. Brush tops with olive oil or melted butter for a golden, crispy crust. Use a sharp knife for clean slices. Freeze sliced rolls on a tray before bagging to prevent sticking. Reheat in oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza roll (a
- Calories: 80100
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 4
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