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Irresistible Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Roll-Ups You Need to Try

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Learn how to make delicious Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Roll-Ups. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (about 8 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough or homemade dough if you’re feeling adventurous
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (freshly shredded melts best, but pre-shredded works too)
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (adjust to taste — more for the pepperoni lovers!)
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara, plus extra for dipping
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter for brushing
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (optional, but adds a nice herby touch)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • Flour for dusting your work surface

Substitutions: If you don’t have pepperoni, thinly sliced salami or cooked sausage make great alternatives. For cheese, a blend of mozzarella and provolone adds a little depth. And if pizza dough isn’t on hand, a sturdy biscuit dough can work in a pinch, though the texture will be a bit different.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This keeps things simple and prevents sticking — just like Mama Lu’s trusty cast iron skillet did for her cornbread.
  2. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the pizza dough into a rough rectangle, about 12 by 8 inches. Don’t worry about perfection — rustic is part of the charm.
  3. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges. Think of it like spreading blackberry jam on Mama Lu’s biscuits — generous but not drowning the dough.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce, then layer on your pepperoni slices. If you like, sprinkle the dried Italian seasoning and garlic powder over the top for a little extra flavor.
  5. Starting from one of the longer sides, carefully roll the dough into a tight log, pinching the seam to seal. This step reminds me of rolling out biscuit dough with Mama Lu, pressing gently but firmly so it holds together.
  6. Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 1- to 1.5-inch thick pieces. Place each piece cut-side up on your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
  7. Brush the tops with olive oil or melted butter. This golden touch adds a lovely sheen and helps those edges crisp up nicely — just like Mama Lu’s final touch on her Sunday pot roast.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the roll-ups are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Keep an eye on them — every oven is a little different, and you want that perfect balance of crispy crust and melty center.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Trust me, those first bites are worth the wait.

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