Cheesy Beef Pepperoni Roll Ups (Printable)
Golden, cheesy roll ups stuffed with seasoned ground beef, pepperoni, and melted mozzarella—ready in 35 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 5 ounces ground beef
02 - 1.5 ounces pepperoni, sliced (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 ounces)
→ 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 and black pepper, to taste
→ For Assembling
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried Italian herbs. Sauté until browned and fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat and let cool slightly.
03 - Roll pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface to form a rectangle, approximately 12 x 10 inches.
04 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 3/4 inch border. Evenly distribute cooked beef, layer pepperoni slices, and top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan.
05 - Roll dough tightly from the long side to form a log. Pinch seam to seal. Cut into 8 equal portions.
06 - Arrange rolls cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with olive oil.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Allow to cool for 3 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley if desired. Accompany with additional pizza sauce for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This is the kind of cheesy, finger-friendly snack you secretly want to make just for yourself.
- They freeze like a dream and crisp up beautifully, so leftovers become a future treat.
02 -
- Rolling too loosely means cheese leaks everywhere; tighter is better.
- Letting the beef cool before assembling avoids soggy dough — don&apost rush it.
03 -
- Dust a little flour on your rolling pin to avoid sticking and stretching holes in the dough.
- Chill the sliced rolls for 5 minutes before baking to help keep their shape perfectly round.