Cheesy Beef Pepperoni Pizza Rollups (Printable)
Crispy, cheesy pizza rollups stuffed with seasoned beef and pepperoni, baked until golden and perfect for parties.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 5 oz ground beef
02 - 1.5 oz sliced pepperoni (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 oz)
→ Vegetables & Sauce
06 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce, plus extra for dipping
→ 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)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian herbs. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat and let cool slightly.
03 - Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle measuring approximately 12 x 10 inches.
04 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 3/4-inch border. Distribute the cooked beef on top, arrange pepperoni slices evenly, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
05 - Starting from a long side, roll the dough into a tight log. Pinch the seam to seal, then cut the log into 8 equal portions.
06 - Place the roll ups cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Allow to cool for 3 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve with additional pizza sauce for dipping.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- This snack is both playful and satisfying—think all the best parts of a pizza rolled up in your hands.
- Cleanup is a breeze, and the recipe can be doubled if hungry friends arrive without warning.
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- If you skip draining the beef, you’ll end up with a soggy dough—been there, regretted that.
- Rolling the dough too thin makes it hard to slice and fill, so keep it slightly thick for best results.
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- Use parchment paper for rolling and baking; it keeps everything from sticking and saves cleanup time.
- Let the dough rest at room temperature for a few minutes—it relaxes and rolls easier, preventing breakage.