Description
Delicious cheesy pepperoni rolls made with soft pizza dough filled with fontina, sharp provolone, and spicy pepperoni slices. Perfect for a quick meal, snack, or party treat, topped with Parmesan and Italian seasoning and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 3 ½ cups “00” flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast
Filling
- 6 oz package of pepperoni
- 8 oz fontina cheese (sliced)
- ½ lb sharp provolone cheese (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon oregano (divided; plus more for topping)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (divided; plus more for topping)
Topping
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning
Serving
- Marinara dipping sauce (recipe or store-bought)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: If making homemade pizza dough, follow your favorite recipe and allow the dough to rest until ready. If using store-bought dough, let it come to room temperature for 20-30 minutes to make it easier to work with.
- Preheat Oven and Portion Dough: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Divide the pizza dough into 8 equal pieces (about 2 oz each) and roll each into approximately 6x6 inch squares.
- Assemble Rolls: Layer 1 oz of fontina cheese and a couple slices of provolone in the center of each square, leaving about a ½ inch border. Sprinkle ⅛ teaspoon each of oregano and garlic powder over the cheese, then top with 8-10 slices of pepperoni.
- Roll and Seal: Starting from one edge, tightly roll the dough over the filling, tucking in any filling as you go. Pinch the seam closed to seal. Place the rolls seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Apply Egg Wash and Toppings: Whisk together the egg and water and brush this egg wash over the tops of each roll. Generously sprinkle Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Some cheese might ooze out and that adds to the deliciousness.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and serve warm with marinara dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Pepperoni rolls are perfect for quick meals, snacks, or parties and can be made with homemade or store-bought pizza dough.
- Use deli-sliced provolone for easy layering; pre-slicing cheeses makes assembly faster.
- The egg wash gives the rolls a nice golden color and helps toppings stick, but can be omitted for a dairy-free option.
- Feel free to customize with different cheeses or add veggies like diced peppers or onions inside the rolls.
- For extra crispiness, bake on a pizza stone or preheated baking sheet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
