Pepperoni Pizza Roll Breadsticks (Print Version)

Cheesy breadsticks stuffed with pepperoni and mozzarella, rolled up and baked golden for a fun pizza twist.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 lb refrigerated pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
02 - All-purpose flour for dusting

→ Filling

03 - 20 slices pepperoni
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Topping

06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

→ For Serving

10 - 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Lightly dust the work surface with flour. Roll the pizza dough into a roughly 10x14 inch rectangle.
03 - Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Layer pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
04 - Starting from the long edge, roll the dough up tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
05 - Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 8 equal pieces.
06 - Place each piece cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
07 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Brush generously over the tops and sides of each roll.
08 - Bake for 16 to 20 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
09 - Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The cheese pulls are genuinely ridiculous in the best possible way
  • They come together in 40 minutes flat with almost zero technique required
02 -
  • Leaving that half-inch border completely bare is what keeps the seam sealed and prevents a cheese leak in the oven
  • Cutting straight down instead of dragging the knife through the log preserves the spiral shape inside each piece
03 -
  • Pat the pepperoni slices with a paper towel before layering if you are worried about excess oil bleeding into the dough
  • Use a bench scraper or unflavored dental floss to cut the log if you find the knife smushing it

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