Ingredients
Gathering ingredients is like preparing for an artist’s masterpiece, each component contributing to the final creation. For these pizza rolls, you’ll need:
- 1 package of refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup finely chopped bell peppers (orange and green for a festive touch)
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
And remember, substitutions are part of the fun. For a vegetarian version, skip the pepperoni and load up on veggies. Or, try using a different cheese blend for a unique twist!
Instructions
Creating these rolls is as much about the process as the end result, reminiscent of those lively cooking sessions with my family:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to a 10×15 inch rectangle.
- Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, bell peppers, and olives evenly across the dough.
- Starting from one short end, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Slice the log into 1-inch rolls.
- Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet, swirl-side up. Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy watching them disappear faster than ghosts at a haunted house!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International