Cheesy Beef Pepperoni Pizza Rollups (Printer-friendly)
Crispy, cheesy pizza rollups stuffed with seasoned beef, pepperoni, and melted mozzarella—quick, crowd-friendly snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 5 oz ground beef
02 - 1.5 oz pepperoni, approximately 12 slices
→ Dairy
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Dough
05 - 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
→ 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 Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, 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 approximately 12 x 10 inches.
04 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 3/4 inch border around the edges.
05 - Distribute the cooked ground beef over the sauce. Lay pepperoni slices evenly on top. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
06 - Starting from a long side, roll the dough up tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal. Cut into 8 equal pieces.
07 - Arrange pieces cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with olive oil.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
09 - Let cool for 3 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve with additional pizza sauce for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
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- That crispy, cheesy swirl delivers everything you want in a crowd-pleasing snack, but with less fuss than a whole pizza.
- They're shockingly quick, so you can whip them up fast when the craving hits or surprise guests pop in.
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- If you forget to drain the beef, the dough gets soggy and you end up with floppy roll ups—never skip that step.
- Swapping out regular pepperoni with turkey pepperoni once made these lighter but just as addictive.
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- Leave a clean border when spreading sauce so your roll ups seal tight and bake up tidier.
- Brushing just a bit more olive oil on halfway through baking gives a shatteringly crisp top layer.