Pepperoni Pizza Roll Ups

Pepperoni pizza roll ups with melty mozzarella and pepperoni are wrapped in pizza dough and baked until golden. Slice-and-bake pinwheels are easy handheld snacks that dip into warm marinara sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 340

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

pizza dough

1 lb pizza dough Use store-bought or homemade dough, thawed if needed.

cheese and filling

1.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Shred fresh or use pre-shredded; keep it loosely packed for even melt.
4 oz sliced pepperoni Use sliced pepperoni for faster filling coverage.
1 tsp Italian seasoning Seasoning helps flavor every bite.
0.25 cup grated Parmesan Sprinkle after butter for a crisp, savory top.

baking and serving

2 tbsp unsalted butter Melted butter brushed on top for browning.
1 cup warm marinara sauce For dipping; warm helps the roll ups taste freshly baked.

Equipment

1 sheet pan

Method

Prep and shape

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Roll the pizza dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced pepperoni, and Italian seasoning evenly over the dough.
Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log, then slice into 12 even pieces.

Bake and dip

Arrange the pieces cut-side up on the baking sheet, brush with melted unsalted butter, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden and the cheese is melted. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

Pro tip: Slice the log into even pieces so they bake at the same rate. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through. Freezing works best baked and cooled—freeze up to 2 months and reheat from thawed. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat mozzarella and part-skim Parmesan.