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Cheesy Pizza Rolls

Cheesy Pizza Rolls

Easy Cheesy Pizza Rolls are the perfect appetizer or snack that everyone will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen pizza dough thawed
  • 1/2 cup pasta sauce
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped pepperoni about 64 slices
  • 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage cooked and crumbled, optional
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • minced fresh basil optional
  • crushed red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • 9-inch cast-iron skillet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 16x10-in. rectangle. Brush with pasta sauce to within 1/2 in. of edges.
  2. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage if desired, and Parmesan. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 8 slices.
  3. Place in a greased 9-in. cast-iron skillet or greased 9-in. round baking pan, cut side down.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake until golden brown, 5-10 minutes longer. If desired, serve with minced fresh basil and crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 13gFat: 14gSodium: 685mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

These Cheesy Pizza Rolls are great for parties and can be customized with your favorite toppings.

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