Pull Apart Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

These golden, buttery, cheese-filled rolls are baked together in one pan, creating a soft, fluffy, tear-and-share masterpiece that’s perfect for game day, family movie night, or casual entertaining.

Each bite is packed with gooey mozzarella, zesty pepperoni, and rich pizza sauce—all wrapped in tender dough topped with even more melted cheese.

They’re easy to make, kid-friendly, and guaranteed to disappear fast. Think pizza meets monkey bread… and yes, they’re just as irresistible as they sound!

Why You Will LovePull Apart Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

• Easy to make with store-bought or homemade dough
• Perfect for parties, potlucks, and game day
• Kid-approved and family-friendly
• Customizable with your favorite pizza toppings
• Freezer-friendly and great for make-ahead meals
• Less messy than traditional pizza slices

Tips for Perfect Pizza Rolls

• If using refrigerated dough, let it come to room temperature before shaping.
• Don’t overfill—too much cheese makes sealing difficult.
• Cover loosely with foil if the tops brown too quickly.
• For crispier bottoms, bake in a cast-iron skillet.
• Brush with extra garlic olive oil or butter right after baking for extra flavor.

Delicious Mix-In Ideas

• Cooked Italian sausage
• Crispy bacon bits
• Diced ham
• Sautéed mushrooms
• Bell peppers
• Black olives 
• Jalapeños
• Spinach
• Ricotta cheese
• Pesto
• Buffalo chicken
• BBQ chicken

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Yield: 12

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

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Pull Apart Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

If you love classic pizza but want something more fun, pull-apart pepperoni pizza rolls are about to become your new favorite recipe.

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 35 MinInactive time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 50 M

Ingredients

• 1 package of pizza dough (around 1 pound)
• 6 cubed mozzarella or cheddar cheese, cut into very small pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni slices
• 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella
• olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup canned Pizza Sauce or any jarred sauce you prefer
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan and Pecorino Romano blended

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a 9 x 9 square baking pan with a piece of parchment paper (also spray cooking oil on the paper just for crispier dough).
2. Roll 12 small balls of pizza dough and add to the pan
3. Cover and let these rise for around 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. Drizzle a few tablespoons of olive oil over the top.
5. Place a piece of the cheese in the middle of each roll
6. Sprinkle granulated garlic powder, oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and sliced pepperonis on top.
7. Let it rise again for another 30 minutes.
8. Next, drizzle with the pizza sauce and the shredded mozzarella.
9. Bake at 400 degrees until the top is lightly browned and the rolls are cooked, around 35 minutes.
10. Sprinkle with grated parmesan on top and serve with warm sauce if preferred to dip them in.

Notes

Tips for Perfect Pizza Rolls

• If using refrigerated dough, let it come to room temperature before shaping.
• Don’t overfill—too much cheese makes sealing difficult.
• Cover loosely with foil if the tops brown too quickly.
• For crispier bottoms, bake in a cast-iron skillet.
• Brush with extra garlic olive oil or butter right after baking for extra flavor.

Delicious Mix-In Ideas

• Cooked Italian sausage
• Crispy bacon bits
• Diced ham
• Sautéed mushrooms
• Bell peppers
• Black olives 
• Jalapeños
• Spinach
• Ricotta cheese
• Pesto
• Buffalo chicken
• BBQ chicken

Nutrition Facts

Sodium (milligrams)

448 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

14 mg

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