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Cheesy Pepperoni Rolls with Marinara Dipping Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Diane
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Description

Delicious and easy-to-make Pepperoni Rolls featuring gooey mozzarella cheese wrapped in buttery pizza dough, perfect as a snack or appetizer served with marinara sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

Dough and Filling

  • 1 Pillsbury pizza dough (tube)
  • 40 pepperoni slices
  • 10 mozzarella cheese sticks

Butter Topping

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Serving

  • Marinara sauce (for dipping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius) to get it ready for baking the rolls.
  2. Prepare Dough: Spread the pizza dough out on a cutting board and cut it into 10 equal-sized rectangles using a pizza cutter for ease and uniformity.
  3. Add Filling: Place 4 pepperoni slices on each dough rectangle and then top with one mozzarella cheese stick.
  4. Roll Up Dough: Carefully roll up the pizza dough around the cheese stick, making sure to fully enclose the cheese, and pinch the seams closed securely to prevent leakage during baking.
  5. Make Butter Topping: Melt the butter in a small bowl and stir in the grated parmesan cheese to create a flavorful brush-on topping.
  6. Brush Rolls: Generously brush each rolled pizza stick with the melted butter and parmesan mixture to add richness and help achieve a golden brown crust.
  7. Bake: Place the rolls on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
  8. Serve: Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by marinara sauce for dipping to enhance flavors.

Notes

  • Ensure to pinch the seams tightly to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
  • Use fresh mozzarella sticks for the best gooey texture inside.
  • For a crispier crust, you can bake the rolls for an additional 1-2 minutes but watch closely to avoid burning.
  • Marinara sauce can be warmed for dipping to enhance the overall taste experience.
  • These rolls are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://eatwithdiane.com/cheesy-pepperoni-rolls-with-marinara-dipping-sauce-recipe/