Cheesy Beef Pepperoni Roll Ups (Print Version)
Crispy, cheesy pizza roll-ups with seasoned beef, pepperoni and melted mozzarella—quick, sharable snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 5 ounces ground beef
02 - 1.5 ounces pepperoni slices (approximately 12 slices)
→ Dairy
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Dough
05 - 1 can refrigerated pizza dough (8 ounces)
→ Vegetables & Sauce
06 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce, plus extra for serving
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste
→ For Assembling
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried Italian herbs. Cook until beef is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface to form a 12 x 10-inch rectangle.
04 - Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 3/4-inch border on all edges.
05 - Distribute the cooked ground beef evenly over the sauce. Layer the pepperoni slices over the beef. Top with mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan.
06 - Starting from one long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
07 - Use a sharp knife to cut the log into 8 equal pieces. Arrange the pieces cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
08 - Brush the tops of each roll with olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
09 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 3 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley as desired. Serve warm with additional pizza sauce for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They have all the flavor of your favorite pizza, but you can eat them warm right from your hand—no forks required.
- It’s a surefire hit with kids and grown-ups alike, and the leftovers reheat beautifully for tomorrow’s snack.
02 -
- If you roll the dough too loose, everything will ooze out and make a sticky mess—tighter is neater.
- Letting the beef cool for a few minutes before assembling prevents the dough from getting gummy and hard to handle.
03 -
- A serrated knife makes slicing the roll ups much easier and keeps the layers tidy.
- Letting the dough sit at room temperature for several minutes before rolling makes a huge difference in handling.