Cheesy Beef Pepperoni Roll Ups (Printable)
Crispy, cheesy roll ups stuffed with seasoned beef, pepperoni and gooey mozzarella—easy, party-ready snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 5 ounces ground beef
02 - 1.5 ounces pepperoni slices (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 serving
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Assembling
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian herbs. Cook until beef is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat and allow meat to cool slightly.
03 - Unroll pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a rectangle approximately 12 x 10 inches.
04 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 3/4 inch border around the edges.
05 - Scatter the cooked beef evenly over the sauce. Arrange pepperoni slices on top. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
06 - Starting from a long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch seam to seal. Cut the roll into 8 equal pieces.
07 - Place slices cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with olive oil.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
09 - Allow roll ups to cool for 3 minutes before serving. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get melty, crispy, cheesy satisfaction in every roll, without waiting for pizza delivery.
- They’re simple enough to throw together for unexpected guests or feed hungry kids coming home from school.
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- If you skip draining the beef really well, the bottoms get soggy and sad.
- Letting the dough warm slightly makes rolling so much easier—cold dough just tears and frustrates.
03 -
- Letting dough come closer to room temp makes shaping and rolling nearly effortless.
- Layering cheese between beef and pepperoni keeps everything inside ultra gooey as it bakes.