Pizza Rolls

Name: Pizza Rolls
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 32 rolls.
Ingredients: 4 cups shredded pizza cheese blend or part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and drained; 2 packages (3 ounces each) sliced pepperoni, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 jars (14 ounces each) pizza sauce; 32 egg roll wrappers; Oil for frying; Additional pizza sauce for dipping, warmed, optional

This is my husband's version of store-bought pizza rolls, and our family loves them. Although they take some time to make, they freeze well. So when we're through, we get to enjoy the fruits of our labor for a long time! —Julie Gaines, Normal, Illinois

Ingredients

4 cups shredded pizza cheese blend or part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and drained
2 packages (3 ounces each) sliced pepperoni, chopped
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 jars (14 ounces each) pizza sauce
32 egg roll wrappers
Oil for frying
Additional pizza sauce for dipping, warmed, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cheese, sausage, pepperoni, peppers and onion. Stir in pizza sauce until combined. Place about 1/4 cup filling in the center of each egg roll wrapper. Fold bottom corner over filling; fold sides toward center over filling. Moisten remaining corner with water and roll up tightly to seal.
In a deep-sided cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry pizza rolls until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve with additional pizza sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 roll: 297 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 537mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.

Originally published as Pizza Rolls in Taste of Home August/September 2003

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kbickel45

Jan 27, 2019

Fantastic and I use my air fryer to make them a little healthier.
SuSey22

Jan 10, 2019

Tried for the first time, I liked the combo and crispness of the wrapper when fried, they were a substantial roll so I will try to make smaller versions the next time.i will make them again!
Mrsatj

May 25, 2018

These were very good and I will be using the recipe frequently. Divided the recipe in half and I couldn't be more pleased!
cindiak

May 2, 2018

These are way better than the store bought (but what isn't?). I tried freezing them after they were fried and they came out soggy. Freezing them before frying works best.
Wakeshia85

Feb 26, 2018

My kids loved this! They prefer this over the store bought pizza rolls.
marcibanes

Jan 18, 2018

These are great Egg Rolls and a nice change from the traditional Chinese style. The only change I made was cooking minced garlic with the peppers and adding red pepper flakes with the seasoning. I also used I my Air Fryer once rolled instead of deep frying in oil. They turned out fabulous.
Tilly4527

Dec 29, 2017

Can't wait to try these. I'll make and freeze then heat in my air fryer
Summy

Nov 19, 2017

I have made these hundreds of thousands of times. Okay, that might be an exaggeration, but that's how good they are. Labor intensive at first, but I made these in 2006 for my daughter's 16th birthday party, and they were easy to just pop into my Fry Daddy and have ready to eat for all the guests (many adults attended, and were like little kids all over again). Excellent recipe, and it makes a lot. They freeze very well.
KarenMN

Aug 15, 2017

Has anyone ever tried baking these and if so at what temp and how long.
Lawler67

May 23, 2017

Great appetizer. It goes quickly and multiple requests to make it again for the next event. I wouldn't change a thing. The recipe is perfect as is.