Cheesy Beef Pepperoni Pizza Roll-Ups (Printable)

Crispy, cheesy rolls with seasoned beef, pepperoni and gooey mozzarella—easy party snack in 35 minutes.

# What You 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 refrigerated pizza dough, 8 oz

→ Vegetables and Sauce

06 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce, plus extra for dipping

→ Spices and Seasonings

07 - 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs
08 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ For Assembling

10 - 1 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley, optional for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried Italian herbs. Cook, stirring, until beef is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat and let the beef cool slightly.
03 - On a lightly floured surface, unroll the pizza dough and shape it into a 12 x 10 inch rectangle.
04 - Evenly spread 1/2 cup pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a 3/4 inch border. Distribute the cooked beef over the sauce, arrange pepperoni slices, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
05 - Starting from a long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
06 - Slice the log into 8 equal pieces. Arrange cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Brush roll up surfaces with olive oil. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Allow baked roll ups to cool for 3 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired and serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This is your go-to when you crave pizza flavors but only want a bite-sized, crispy snack.
  • They’re endlessly adaptable, ideal for picky eaters or anyone who loves a cheesy, meaty fill.
02 -
  • If you rush the rolling, the filling might escape, so go slow and steady with the dough.
  • Browning the beef until there’s just a hint of crisp is what sets these apart from regular pizza bites.
03 -
  • Don’t skip the olive oil brush—it transforms the crust to irresistible golden bliss.
  • Let the log rest for a minute before cutting for neater slices and less cheese loss.

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