Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Roll-Ups (Print version)
Golden crescent roll-ups packed with mozzarella, pepperoni, pizza sauce, and buttery Italian seasoning.
# Ingredients:
For the roll-ups
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1 tube (8 oz / 226 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough or crescent dough sheet
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1/3 cup (85 g) pizza sauce, plus more for dipping
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1 1/4 cups (140 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
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3/4 cup (75 g) mini pepperoni or chopped pepperoni
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2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
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Pinch of black pepper
For the buttery top
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1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter, melted
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1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional
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Warm marinara sauce, for serving
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Unroll the crescent dough on a lightly floured surface. If using perforated crescent rolls, press the seams together to make one rectangle.
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Spread pizza sauce in a thin layer over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle with mozzarella, pepperoni, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
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Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log. Pinch the seam closed, then slice into 8 even roll-ups.
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Place the roll-ups cut-side up on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with parmesan. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until puffed, golden, and bubbling.
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Let the roll-ups cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley if using and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
# Good to know:
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Best served warm after a 5-minute rest.
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Use a thin layer of sauce to keep the centers from getting soggy.
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Makes 8 roll-ups, about 4 snack servings.