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Easy Crispy Pepperoni Pizza Rolls Recipe with Basil Pesto for Perfect Snacks

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These Easy Crispy Pepperoni Pizza Rolls with Basil Pesto are quick, flavorful snacks featuring a crispy dough exterior, spicy pepperoni, melty cheese, and fresh basil pesto. Perfect for potlucks, game nights, or anytime you want a crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 package (about 13.8 oz / 390 g) refrigerated pizza dough (Boboli recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Flour for dusting
  • 1 cup (100 g) sliced pepperoni (spicy or mild)
  • 1 ½ cups (170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup (120 ml) basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • Optional: ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • Extra basil pesto or marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Lightly flour your workspace. Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough into a roughly 12×10 inch rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
  3. Spread the basil pesto evenly over the dough, leaving a ½ inch border around the edges.
  4. Scatter the pepperoni slices evenly over the pesto, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  5. Starting from the long side closest to you, roll the dough into a tight log. Pinch the seam and ends to seal.
  6. Slice the log into 1-inch thick rolls, yielding about 10-12 rolls.
  7. Place the rolls cut side up on the baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart. Brush each roll lightly with olive oil.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbly, watching closely after 12 minutes to avoid burning.
  9. Let the rolls cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

[‘Do not overfill to avoid soggy dough and leaking filling.’, ‘Seal edges tightly to keep filling inside during baking.’, ‘Brush with olive oil for a golden, crispy crust.’, ‘Use fresh shredded mozzarella for better melting.’, ‘Watch oven temperature to prevent burning or undercooking.’, ‘For extra crisp, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely.’, ‘Rolls can be frozen uncooked and baked from frozen with extra 5-7 minutes.’, ‘Microwaving leftovers makes rolls soggy; reheat in oven instead.’]

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