Cheesy Pizza Rolls

Name: Cheesy Pizza Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 appetizers.
Ingredients: 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen pizza dough, thawed; 1/2 cup pasta sauce; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 cup coarsely chopped pepperoni (about 64 slices); 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Minced fresh basil, optional; Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

The cast-iron skillet browns these delicious rolls to perfection. My family can't get enough. Use whatever pizza toppings your family likes best. —Dorothy Smith, El Dorado, Arkansas

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen pizza dough, thawed
1/2 cup pasta sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup coarsely chopped pepperoni (about 64 slices)
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Minced fresh basil, optional
Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 16x10-in. rectangle. Brush with pasta sauce to within 1/2 in. of edges.
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage and Parmesan. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into eight slices. Place in a greased 9-in. cast-iron skillet or greased 9-in. round baking pan, cut side down.
Bake 20 minutes; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake until golden brown, 5-10 minutes longer. If desired, serve with minced fresh basil and crushed red pepper flakes.

Test Kitchen Tips

If you have a favorite homemade or store-bought fresh dough, swap it for the frozen dough.

Give rolls a little room in the pan to stretch their wings. They will expand in the oven.

Prefer a crisper pizza crust? Bake an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 pizza roll: 355 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 978mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.

Originally published as Pepperoni Pinwheels in Fall Recipes 2016

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marcibanes

Apr 15, 2018

Very good and quick to make. I loved using the cast iron skillet because the bottom got nice and crispy. The only change I made was sprinkling some Italian Seasoning on top of the pizza sauce because I did not have fresh basil.
chaosmommy

Apr 24, 2017

I baked this for a sleepover party. I thought it would be more fun than just ordering pizza. I appreciate the previous review that suggests a little longer baking time. I just got my first cast iron skillet and am not too comfortable using it yet!I made "surpeme" style pizza, as requested by the teenagers. Pepperoni, sausage, onions, mushrooms, and peppers. I might saute the veggies next time.Very good, and a nice way to get me started using my new pan!
Anniepants

Sep 25, 2016

Delicious and easy! Even the 2 year old and 6 year old gobbled them up! Here's what I learned: I used a loaf of frozen bread dough and it worked great. When you put them in the GREASED pan make sure the cut side is up/down. The end pieces will be cut side up. Give them some space in your pan because they will expand while baking. I followed the baking times as written and it wasn't enough. I have an oven thermometer and kept a consistent 400 degrees. I recommend baking 30 minutes, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake 5-10 minutes more. They were still a bit doughy inside but oh so good! Served them with a Caesar salad for a wonderful and simple family pleasing meal!