Description
Delightful pizza roll-ups bring Italian-inspired comfort straight to your kitchen table. Crispy edges, melted cheese, and savory fillings create a perfect handheld meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made pizza dough
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) marinara sauce
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sliced bell peppers or other preferred toppings
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Oil and Finishing:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lightly greasing its surface to prevent sticking.
- Transform the pizza dough into a thin, uniform rectangular shape using a rolling pin, ensuring an even thickness.
- Generously coat the dough’s surface with a smooth layer of marinara sauce, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Evenly distribute shredded mozzarella cheese across the sauced surface, followed by your preferred pizza toppings.
- Carefully roll the dough into a compact cylindrical log, applying gentle pressure to create a tight, secure roll.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the log into uniform 1-inch thick rounds, creating individual pizza roll-ups.
- Arrange the sliced rolls on the prepared baking sheet with the cut side facing upward.
- Delicately brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle a generous pinch of Italian seasoning for enhanced flavor.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-18 minutes, monitoring until the rolls achieve a golden-brown, crispy exterior and the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving warm, ensuring maximum enjoyment of the freshly baked pizza roll-ups.
Notes
- Customize toppings by mixing different cheeses like cheddar or parmesan for added flavor complexity.
- Ensure dough is rolled evenly to create uniform roll-ups that cook consistently and look professional.
- For gluten-free option, substitute regular pizza dough with cauliflower or almond flour-based alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep roll-ups ahead of time and refrigerate before baking, allowing for convenient meal planning and quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg