Cheesy Pizza Roll-Ups Snack (Print-Friendly Version)
Flaky pizza dough wrapped around gooey cheeses and pepperoni. Perfect for parties, weeknight snacks, or kids’ lunches.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
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1 sheet refrigerated pizza dough (approximately 400 g), soft and elastic
→ Sauce
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120 ml marinara or pizza sauce
→ Cheese
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120 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
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60 g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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30 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
→ Toppings
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60 g pepperoni slices, thinly sliced
→ Seasonings
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2 ml garlic powder
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3 ml Italian seasoning blend
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1 ml red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 ml fine sea salt
→ Finishing
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25 ml extra virgin olive oil or melted unsalted butter
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20 g unsalted butter, melted
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2 g garlic powder
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8 g fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
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15 g extra grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
# How to Make It:
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On a parchment-lined baking sheet, stretch or roll pizza dough into a 23 x 33 cm rectangle, keeping thickness even and surface smooth for optimal rise.
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Using the back of a spoon, evenly distribute marinara sauce over dough surface, leaving a 1.5 cm border on all edges to prevent leakage during rolling.
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Scatter mozzarella and cheddar evenly across the sauce, then arrange pepperoni slices in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding to ensure tidy rolls.
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Lightly sprinkle dough with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes if using, and a pinch of salt for full flavor integration.
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Starting on a long side, tightly roll dough into a log, keeping roll firm and even. Pinch seam to seal, preventing filling from escaping.
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With a sharp knife, cut the log into 10–12 equal pieces, wiping blade between slices for clean cuts.
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Place roll-ups cut-side up on the parchment-lined sheet with space between each. Brush tops generously with olive oil or melted butter for golden finish.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 15–18 minutes, or until roll-ups are golden brown and cheese is bubbling. For deeper color, bake 1–2 minutes longer while monitoring.
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Combine melted butter, garlic powder, chopped parsley, and a portion of grated Parmesan. Immediately brush over hot roll-ups as they come out of the oven.
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Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over roll-ups and serve warm with extra marinara or dipping sauce of choice.
# Additional Tips:
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For advance preparation, assemble roll-ups and refrigerate up to 12 hours before baking. Reheat leftovers in a toaster oven for best texture.
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Seal dough seam firmly to prevent cheese leakage during baking. Use parchment paper to simplify clean-up and ensure even browning.
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Roll-ups can be frozen after baking; reheat directly from frozen to maintain crispness.
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Substitute filling ingredients as desired. Try sautéed vegetables or cooked sausage, or opt for dairy-free cheese or alternative dough as needed.