Description
These Easy Mozzarella Pepperoni Croissant Rolls are a delicious and simple appetizer or snack that combines the flavors of pizza in a convenient crescent roll package.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Rolls:
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 rolls)
Filling:
- 8 mozzarella cheese sticks (string cheese)
- 24 slices pepperoni
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Optional:
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare rolls: Separate crescent dough into 8 triangles. Place 3 slices of pepperoni on each triangle, slightly overlapping. Lay one mozzarella stick at the wide end of the dough and roll tightly toward the tip.
- Prepare topping: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Brush mixture over the tops of rolls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use spicy pepperoni or add a few red pepper flakes inside before rolling.
- You can also swap mozzarella sticks for shredded mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
