Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Ingredients
- For the Pizza Rolls:
- 1 package (11 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
- For the Hot Honey Drizzle:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- For Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to approximately a 12x12 inch square. Cut the dough into 4 equal squares.
3. Assemble the Rolls:
- Place a few pepperoni slices in the center of each dough square.
- Top with a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and pinch to seal, forming a pocket. Ensure they are tightly sealed to avoid leaks during baking.
4. Bake the Rolls:
- Place the pizza rolls on the parchment-lined baking sheet, seam-side down.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Make the Hot Honey Drizzle:
- While the pizza rolls are baking, whisk together the honey, red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Adjust the heat by adding more or fewer pepper flakes as per your preference.
6. Serve:
- Once the pizza rolls are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Drizzle the hot honey mixture over the rolls and garnish with chopped basil and grated Parmesan if desired.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Cooking Tips:
- If you’d like a cheesier filling, feel free to add ricotta cheese or provolone to the mix.
- You can use any leftover pizza toppings you have on hand, such as bell peppers, olives, or sautéed mushrooms.
- Substitutions:
- Use gluten-free pizza dough if you're looking for a gluten-free option.
- You can replace the honey with agave syrup for a vegan option; just make sure to omit the cheese or use vegan cheese.
- If you’d like a cheesier filling, feel free to add ricotta cheese or provolone to the mix.
- You can use any leftover pizza toppings you have on hand, such as bell peppers, olives, or sautéed mushrooms.
- Substitutions:
- Use gluten-free pizza dough if you're looking for a gluten-free option.
- You can replace the honey with agave syrup for a vegan option; just make sure to omit the cheese or use vegan cheese.