Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Rolls with Cream Cheese 🧀🍕

These delightful pizza rolls are a scrumptious and easy-to-make snack that will satisfy all your cravings! The combination of cream cheese and pepperoni wrapped in a buttery dough creates a cheesy, savory explosion in every bite. Perfect for game day, movie night, or just a fun dinner idea! 🎥🍕

Ingredients

For the pizza rolls

• 1 package (8 oz) of refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup of sliced pepperoni
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

For the topping

• 1 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Pizza sauce for dipping (optional)

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

🥄 Make sure to properly prepare your baking sheet, as this will help keep your rolls from sticking and make cleanup easier.

• In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir until well blended.

• Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.

🧀 You can use store-bought dough for convenience, but if you're feeling adventurous, try using homemade pizza dough for an extra flaky texture!

• Spread about a tablespoon of the cheese mixture on each triangle, followed by a few slices of pepperoni.

• Roll up each triangle, starting from the wide end and rolling towards the tip, ensuring the filling is tucked inside.

• Place the rolled pizza bites onto the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced apart.

• In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and garlic powder, then brush the mixture over the tops of the rolls for extra flavor.

• Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.

🌟 Keep an eye on them as they bake; ovens vary and you want that beautiful golden color without burning!

• Let the rolls cool for a few minutes before serving with warm pizza sauce for dipping.

Variations

• Veggie Delight: Substitute pepperoni with diced bell peppers, olives, and mushrooms for a vegetarian option. Add in some spinach for a nutritious twist! 🌱
• Spicy Kick: Add sliced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes to the cream cheese mixture for a spicy kick! 🔥
• Cheesy Explosion: Swap out the mozzarella cheese for pepper jack cheese for an extra layer of flavor.
• Air Fryer Version: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and cook in batches for 8-10 minutes, giving them a quick shake halfway through for even cooking.

These cheesy pepperoni pizza rolls are sure to be a crowd-pleaser, so prepare for requests for seconds! Enjoy! 😋🍕