Description
These Pizza Crescent Rolls are a quick and easy appetizer or snack featuring crescent roll dough filled with pepperoni and melted mozzarella cheese, seasoned with Italian herbs, and baked until golden and buttery. Served with warm pizza sauce for dipping, they capture all the flavors of pizza in a fun, bite-sized roll perfect for parties or casual meals.
Ingredients
For the Rolls
- 8 ounces refrigerated crescent rolls (1 tube)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 2 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut into quarters
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
For Serving
- Prepared pizza sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This ensures even baking and prevents sticking.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangular pieces, creating the perfect base for each roll.
- Add Seasoning and Fillings: Sprinkle about ¼ teaspoon of Italian seasoning evenly over one side of each dough triangle. Layer 3 slices of pepperoni across the widest part, overlapping slightly but staying within the dough edges. Place one cube of mozzarella cheese on top of the pepperoni in the center.
- Roll Crescents: Starting from the wide end, tightly roll each triangle towards the tip, sealing edges well to keep the cheese inside during baking.
- Apply Butter: Arrange the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops generously with melted butter to enhance browning and flavor.
- Bake: Bake the crescent rolls for 6-8 minutes until they turn golden brown. Brush the tops again with the remaining melted butter immediately after removing from the oven for extra richness and shine.
- Serve: Warm the pizza sauce either in the microwave or on the stovetop. Serve the hot pizza crescent rolls alongside the warm sauce for dipping and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Ensure to tightly seal the edges of the crescent rolls to avoid cheese leakage during baking.
- You can substitute mozzarella sticks with shredded mozzarella if preferred.
- For a crispier crust, bake on the middle rack and avoid crowding the baking sheet.
- These can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
