Description
These High Protein Pepperoni Pizza Rolls are a comforting dish combining all the nostalgic flavors of childhood with a protein-packed twist, perfect for a quick dinner or a party snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Italian seasoning to taste
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface.
- Cut the dough into squares or rectangles.
- Mix the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, and ricotta cheese with Italian seasoning in a bowl.
- Place a spoonful of the cheese and pepperoni mixture on each piece of dough.
- Fold the dough over to create rolls and seal the edges tightly.
- Brush the rolls with beaten egg.
- Place the rolls on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
These rolls can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge. Feel free to customize with different meats, veggies, or cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg