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Forget frozen pizza rolls! These 20-minute Homemade Pepperoni Rolls are made with refrigerated pizza dough, mozzarella cheese sticks, and pepperoni for an easy dinner or snack recipe! Made famous in West Virginia, these pizza rolls will become a family favorite.
For more pizza vibes, try my Pepperoni Bread Recipe, which is full of zesty flavor. You’ll also love this Homemade French Bread Pizza, which is so much better than frozen!
Why you’ll love this pizza rolls recipe!
Some people call these West Virginia Pepperoni Rolls—but I just call them delicious! The kids also call them pepperoni sticks as they’re gobbling them down.
The hardest part of this pizza recipe is being patient for them to bake. Even though this simple recipe takes just 10 minutes to assemble and 10 minutes to cook, you’ll be SO ready to dip that first bite in the marinara sauce!
- Quick and easy: Uses store-bought pizza dough for a quick, no-fuss dinner or snack in just 20 minutes.
- Crave-worthy flavor: Gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and a butter-parmesan crust deliver classic pizza flavor in hand-held rolls.
- So many ways to serve them: Perfect for game day snacks, lunchboxes, after school bites, or a kid-approved family dinner.
- Perfect for meal prep: Great make-ahead or freezer-friendly option for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Ingredients for Pepperoni Rolls
- Pizza Dough – I use Pillsbury pizza dough, which comes refrigerated in a tube.
- Pizza Sauce – Your favorite jarred pizza sauce is perfect for this recipe. You can even use spaghetti sauce!
- String Cheese – I like to use mozzarella string cheese for this recipe but you can use any variety of cheese that you want. Add in some cheddar cheese, Colby, or even some pepper jack for an added kick!
How to Make Pepperoni Rolls
- Assemble: Spread out the dough on a cutting board and cut it into 10 equal-sized rectangles. Arrange 4 pepperoni slices on each rectangle and top with a cheese stick.
- Seal: Roll up the dough and enclose the cheese stick. Pinch the seams closed. Melt the butter and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Brush the pizza sticks with the melted butter mixture.
- Bake: Put in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy once cooled slightly with a side of marinara.
Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerator: Keep in a sealed container for up to 5 days. Reheat in a 350 °F oven for 5–7 minutes to crisp them up.
- Freezer: Wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag for up to 1 month. Bake from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to cook time.
Serving Suggestions
Here are some easy appetizer recipes that are perfect with this pizza rolls recipe:
Frequently Asked Questions
Cooked hamburger can be a great alternative to the pepperoni, or try adding in some onions, black olives, and green peppers, too. As long as you’re adding in items that are normally found on pizzas, you can have fun mixing and matching options for this pizza rolls recipe.
Yes! If you have time, homemade pizza dough gives a more fresh-baked taste. Just allow extra time for rising and adjust the baking time if needed.
No. You can use shredded mozzarella (about ¼ cup per roll) or even sliced cheese.
Absolutely. Assemble the rolls, then freeze them unbaked. When ready, bake straight from frozen.
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Pepperoni Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 tube Pillsbury pizza dough
- 40 slices pepperoni
- 10 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Spread pizza dough out on a cutting board and Cut the dough into 10 equal-size rectangles (a pizza cutter makes this job easier)
- Arrange 4 pepperoni slices on each rectangle and top with a mozzarella cheese stick.
- Roll up the pizza dough, enclosing the cheese stick, pinching the seams closed.
- Melt the butter and stir in the parmesan cheese.
- Brush the pizza sticks with the melted butter mixture.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Eat immediately with a side of marinara for dipping
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Notes
- Seal well: Make certain to roll the rectangles tightly and pinch the seams. If there are any gaps, the cheese will melt out and they won’t have a gooey center or middle to them. You’re going to want to bake them with the seam-side down.
- Make a softer crust: You can also brush the melted butter mixture on again at the end of baking if you want. This will just make the pizza crust a bit softer and give a bigger parmesan taste and flavor.
- Allow the rolls to cool: Be aware that the inside of these pizza rolls is going to be very hot. Little mouths will get burned quickly if you don’t allow for a bit of cooling. Making a tiny tear and letting out some of the heat might help to speed up the cooling process.
Since I am from West Virginia…. I had to try this recipe!
Absolutely delicious….
Great recipe !