Cheesy Beef Pepperoni Pizza Rollups (Printable)
Cheesy rollups stuffed with seasoned beef, pepperoni and melted mozzarella - perfect for quick snacks or party bites.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 5 oz ground beef
02 - 1.5 oz pepperoni, approximately 12 slices
→ Dairy
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Dough
05 - 8 oz refrigerated pizza dough
→ Vegetables & Sauce
06 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce, plus extra for dipping
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ For Assembling
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley, optional for garnish
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian herbs. Cook until beef is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat and let cool slightly.
03 - Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12 x 10 inch rectangle.
04 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 3/4 inch border around the edges.
05 - Distribute cooked beef over the sauce, arrange pepperoni slices evenly, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
06 - Starting from a long edge, roll the dough up tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
07 - Cut the log into 8 equal pieces. Arrange the slices cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
08 - Brush the tops of the roll ups with olive oil.
09 - Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden and cheese is bubbly.
10 - Let cool for 3 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve with extra pizza sauce on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Each roll is like a warm bite-sized pizza, and nobody can stop at just one.
- They're fast, totally customizable, and perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself.
02 -
- If you add too much sauce, the rolls can become soggy and tricky to slice neatly.
- Chilling the dough for just a bit before rolling helps prevent tearing.
03 -
- A sharp knife, wiped clean between slices, ensures perfect spirals.
- A little Parmesan sprinkled over the tops before baking gives serious crunch and color.