Description
Pepperoni Pizza Rollups are a delightful fusion of crispy, golden-brown dough enveloping a gooey, cheesy center bursting with savory pepperoni. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a melty, flavorful explosion that transports you straight to pizza paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Filling:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.
- Add the milk and melted butter, stirring until a dough forms.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Evenly spread the mozzarella cheese and pepperoni over the dough.
- Starting from one edge, carefully roll the dough into a log shape.
- Slice the log into 1-inch pieces and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the rollups and refrigerate them before baking for up to 24 hours.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use turkey pepperoni for a leaner option or swap mozzarella for cheddar cheese for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rollup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 350 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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