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Crispy Cheesy Pizza Roll-Ups with Pepperoni and Basil

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These golden, crispy, cheesy pizza roll-ups combine melty mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, and fresh basil for a quick and satisfying snack or dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes, they offer a perfect balance of crispy crust and gooey cheese.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb (450 g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups (200 g) shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup (about 30 slices) pepperoni slices
  • About 10 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped or torn
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, for brushing
  • 1 cup (240 ml) marinara sauce, for dipping
  • ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a roughly 12×10 inch (30×25 cm) rectangle, about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick.
  3. Lightly sprinkle the surface of the dough with garlic powder, if using.
  4. Evenly spread the shredded mozzarella over the dough, leaving about ½ inch (1.25 cm) border around the edges.
  5. Lay the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.
  6. Scatter the fresh basil leaves on top of the pepperoni.
  7. Starting from the long side, carefully roll the dough into a tight log and pinch the edges to seal.
  8. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the roll into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces.
  9. Place each slice cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
  10. Lightly brush the tops and sides of each roll-up with olive oil.
  11. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
  12. About 5 minutes before done, sprinkle grated Parmesan on top if desired.
  13. Let the roll-ups rest for 3-5 minutes before serving with warm marinara sauce.

Notes

If roll-ups brown too fast, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Do not overfill to prevent leaking. Fresh basil added before baking retains aroma better than adding after. Marinara sauce is classic for dipping but ranch, garlic butter, or spicy sriracha mayo are tasty alternatives. Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking. Freeze unbaked roll-ups on a baking sheet, then transfer to freezer bag; bake from frozen adding 5 extra minutes.

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Keywords: pizza roll-ups, pepperoni, basil, cheesy snack, quick pizza, easy dinner, homemade pizza, pizza appetizer

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