Pepperoni Pizza Roll Breadsticks (Printable View)

Cheesy breadsticks stuffed with pepperoni and mozzarella, rolled up and baked golden for a fun pizza-inspired snack.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 lb refrigerated pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
02 - All-purpose flour, for dusting

→ Filling

03 - 20 slices pepperoni
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Topping

06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

→ For Serving

10 - 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Lightly dust work surface with flour. Roll pizza dough into a 10x14-inch rectangle.
03 - Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Layer pepperoni slices on top of cheese.
04 - Starting from the long edge, roll dough up tightly into a log. Pinch seam to seal.
05 - Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 8 equal pieces.
06 - Place each piece cut side up on prepared baking sheet, spacing apart.
07 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Brush generously over tops and sides of rolls.
08 - Bake for 16 to 20 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
09 - Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They deliver every bit of pizza night satisfaction in about forty minutes flat
  • The roll and slice method makes them feel like something special without any real fuss
02 -
  • Cold dough will fight you every step of the way so do not skip that fifteen minute rest on the counter
  • Cutting with a sawing motion squishes the roll and pushes filling out, a single firm press downward works so much better
03 -
  • If cheese leaks during baking, do not panic, those crispy cheese bits on the parchment are actually the best part
  • Brushing the sides of the rolls, not just the tops, is what gives you that all-over golden crust people always comment on

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