What happens when a classic pizza and a cinnamon roll have a culinary baby? Pizza rolls, that’s what! All the fantastic flavors of pizza snuggled up inside a cozy blanket of soft, homemade dough, rolled up and sliced into bite-sized rounds of pizza heaven. Perfect for sharing, or not, we won’t judge!
We love variations on pizza including our homemade stromboli and, of course, our delicious calzones.
Why Our Recipe
- Simple homemade dough that can be made by hand or in a stand mixer.
- Easily vary the fillings to your favorite pizza flavors.
- Garlic butter topping brushed on top for the garlicky goodness.
The Dough
Our recipe includes instructions for a simple homemade dough. However, we get it, life gets busy and the premade doughs at the grocery store can be pretty awesome. Both options deliver delicious results, and the choice comes down to your preference for convenience versus the satisfaction of making dough from scratch.
Filling Ideas
When it comes to fillings, the possibilities are truly endless. In addition to Italian cold cuts, you could try cooked chicken, bacon, sausage, or even a vegetarian option like grilled vegetables. If you’re using vegetables with a high water content, such as mushrooms or zucchini, it’s a good idea to sauté them first to remove excess moisture. This little step ensures your pizza rolls stay perfectly crispy and not soggy.
You could go for classic combinations like Hawaiian Pizza, Chicken Bacon Ranch, Buffalo Chicken, or Meatlovers.
Just remember, while it’s tempting to stuff these rolls with all your favorite ingredients, be careful not to overfill them. Too much filling can make the rolls difficult to handle and might cause some spillage during the baking process.
Dip it!
Pizza rolls can be served as an appetizer, snack, or even a main dish. They pair well with a variety of dips like marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or pesto.
Freezing Instructions
Unbaked: freeze unbaked rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Once frozen solid, transfer to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. These can stay frozen for about 3 months. Thaw in the fridge for about 12 hours before baking.
Baked: freeze baked rolls on a baking sheet. Once frozen solid, transfer to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. To reheat, warm them directly from frozen in the oven at 350°F until heated through, about 15 minutes. You can also microwave on high in 15-second increments until warm. It should take about 1 minute.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag for up to 3 days. Leftover Pizza Rolls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, warm them in the oven at 350°F until heated through, usually about 10 minutes. This method helps them maintain their texture better than microwaving. However, you can also microwave on high in 15-second increments until warm. It should take 30 seconds or less.