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    Home » Appetizers

    Cheesy Garlic Pepperoni Roll Recipe

    Published: Dec 7, 2016 Last updated: Apr 7, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    These Cheesy Garlic Pepperoni Bites are a quick and easy recipe that is sure to make your next celebration tasty! Chock full of pepperoni and cheese. Spread with a little garlic butter before rolling up. Then cut into bite-sized treats before baking.  This treat is too delicious not to eat up and enjoy with the rest of your family!
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    This Cheesy Garlic Pepperoni Roll Recipe is a quick and easy appetizer that is sure to make your next celebration tasty! The flaky crescent roll dough has a delicious bite of buttery garlic, cheese, and pepperoni in every bite.

    I love to serve this Pepperoni Roll recipe for tailgating parties, holiday events, and even on night movie night!

    Jump to:
    • 🍕Why I Love Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
    • Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top Tips
    • 📖 Variations
    • More Appetizer Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
    Baked pepperoni roll recipe in a cast iron skillet with some of the rolls removed.

    🍕Why I Love Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

    What I love most about this pepperoni roll up is the convenience factor. It is so easy to pop open a can of crescent roll dough, then just sprinkle the filling over top, roll it up, cut, and bake!

    I also love that these disappear fast whenever I make them. Everyone loves this pepperoni roll recipe so much that I usually have to make more than one batch. I like to set them out and offer up a side of this tasty homemade pasta sauce for dipping.

    cheesy garlic pizza bites made with crescent roll dough
    Cheesy Garlic Pepperoni Bites

    Ingredients

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    Refrigerated crescent roll dough. I like to buy the crescent roll sheet if I can find it.

    Salted butter, this is melted and brushed over top of the crescent roll dough to add flavor.

    Garlic powder

    Shredded mozzarella cheese

    Flour to dust the board the crescent roll dough will be rolled out on.

    Pepperoni slices, we like this brand best.

    Cooking spray, to coat the skillet.

    Crescent  roll dough laid out flat and topped with cheese and pepperoni slices.

    🍽 Equipment

    Small microwave safe bowl to melt the butter in.

    Pastry brush to spread the butter over top of the crescent roll dough. I love these silicone brushes.

    Cheese grater (if not using pre-shredded cheese).

    Rolling pin, I like to use this wooden rolling pin.

    Sharp knife to cut through the dough.

    Cast iron skillet, (8-inch)

    Unbaked roll that has been cut and you can see the pepperoni rolled up into the dough.
    Unbaked Pepperoni Roll on sheet.

    🔪 Instructions

    Step 1:

    1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
    2. Lay the crescent roll sheet out on a flat surface that has been dusted with a little bit of flour.
    3. Roll the dough lightly to flatten and stretch to about ½ inch on all sides.

    Step 2:

    1. Mix the garlic powder and melted butter together.
    2. Brush the butter mixture over top of crescent roll dough.
    3. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over dough surface.
    4. Layer pepperoni slices over top of mozzarella cheese.

    Step 3:

    1. Roll the dough lengthwise starting at the side closest to you and pinch any dough back together where it may tear as rolling.
    2. Slice the pepperoni roll dough into 14 slices and place in a cast iron skillet that has been coated with cooking spray.
    3. Bake the pepperoni rolls for 20-25 minutes or until browned. Let cool about 10 minutes before serving.
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    💭 Top Tips

    • If using perforated crescent roll dough, be sure to pinch the seams together to prevent leakage.
    • Use whole mozzarella cheese if you want more of a cheese pull.

    📖 Variations

    • Make these Pepperoni Rolls with homemade pizza dough in place of crescent roll dough.
    • Substitute 1 cup cooked, crumbled, sweet or hot Italian sausage for the pepperoni slices.
    • Sprinkle some Italian seasoning over top of the cheese layer.
    • Add some caramelized onions and simple sauteed mushrooms deluxe pepperoni pizza roll recipe!
    Baked cheesy garlic pizza bites in a cast iron skillet with some of the rolls removed.

    More Appetizer Recipes

    • Buttery Garlic Bread Chips
    • Spicy BBQ Chicken Crescents
    • Cheesy Italian Bread
    • Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

    *If you made these Pepperoni Rolls, please give them a star rating*

    📖 Recipe

    Cheesy Garlic Pepperoni Bites

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    These Cheesy Garlic Pepperoni Bites are a quick and easy recipe that is sure to make your next celebration tasty! Chock full of pepperoni and cheese. Spread with a little garlic butter before rolling up. Then cut into bite-sized treats before baking.  This treat is too delicious not to eat up and enjoy with the rest of your family!
    4.60 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 436 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 8 ounce tube of crescent roll dough
    • 1 tablespoon butter , melted
    • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese , shredded
    • 1 cup pepperoni slices
    • cooking spray

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
    • Lay the crescent roll sheet out onto a flat surface that has been dusted with a little bit of flour. Roll the dough lightly to flatten and stretch about ½ inch on all sides.
    • Mix the garlic powder and melted butter together.
    • Brush the butter mixture over top of crescent roll dough.
    • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over top of the garlic butter on the dough surface.
    • Layer the pepperoni slices over top of the mozzarella cheese.
    • Roll the dough lengthwise starting at the side closest to you and pinch any dough back together where it may tear as rolling.
    • Slice the dough into 14 slices and place the pepperoni rolls in a cast iron skillet that has been coated with cooking spray.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until rolls are browned. Let cool about 10 minutes before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2rollsCalories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 15gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 1141mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 222IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 226mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Cheesy Garlic Pepperoni Rolls, Pepperoni Pizza Rolls, Pepperoni Roll Recipe, Pepperoni Rolls
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    1. Angela Current

      January 15, 2018 at 9:00 pm

      I'll definitely be making these this weekend! My guys will love this!

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      • Shelby

        January 19, 2018 at 6:15 am

        Let me know how they turn out Angie! Thanks!

        Reply
    2. Cristi Comes

      December 07, 2016 at 12:32 pm

      ooh these look delicious. so glad you have a great solution for Grumpy's headaches! He wouldn't want to miss those. {client}

      Reply

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