If you love pizza but want a fun, bite-sized twist, you're in the right place. Let me show you how to make homemade pizza rolls with simple ingredients and bold flavors.

A wooden table displays pizza-making ingredients: a can of pizza crust dough, a package of mini pepperoni slices, and three packs of string cheese with playful packaging designs.

These little pockets of cheesy, pepperoni-packed goodness are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. If you've ever wanted to, or wondered how to make homemade pizza rolls, you're in the right place.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Packed with mozzarella cheese and pepperonis for the ultimate cheesy bite.
Uses pizza dough from the grocery store, making it one of the best easy recipes to whip up anytime.
Bakes up golden and crispy on a large baking sheet, delivering that irresistible crunch!

Here's how to make homemade pizza rolls:

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Ingredients / Tools You’ll Need

1 can pizza dough
6 mozzarella cheese sticks
½ cup pepperoni slices or mini pepperonis
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
4 tablespoon melted butter (for topping)
Pizza sauce, optional for dipping
Plastic wrap (for rolling dough if needed)
Cookie sheet or large baking sheet
Parchment paper

Rolled-out dough on a wooden surface with five long sticks of cheese placed on it, ready for wrapping.

How to Make Homemade Pizza Rolls

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Roll out the pizza dough onto a sheet of parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes handling easier.
Place mozzarella cheese sticks evenly across the dough, leaving about ½ inch between each one.
Sprinkle pepperonis (or your choice of additional toppings) evenly over the dough and cheese.

Cooking:

Carefully fold the pizza crust over the cheese sticks. Press down along the edges and between the cheese to create sealed pockets.
Use a fork to crimp the edges, ensuring everything stays sealed.
Brush the top of the dough with egg wash. This gives it that golden color in the preheated oven.
Transfer to a baking dish or cookie sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
Right after baking, brush with melted butter for extra flavor.

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Serving Suggestions:

Slice into individual pizza rolls and serve with warm pizza sauce.
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
These pair great with a side of ranch or a garlic butter dip.

Recipe Notes & Pro Tips

Make sure to use parchment paper underneath from the start. It keeps the pizza rolls from sticking.
Let the pizza dough come to room temperature before rolling it out. This makes it easier to handle.
If you love extra cheesiness, try adding Monterey Jack along with the mozzarella cheese.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for a crispy bite.
Feel free to customize with your favorite savory toppings to match your taste buds.

Close-up of hands tearing apart a cheesy pepperoni pizza bread braid on a wooden cutting board. The cheese is stretching between the two pieces, and the person is wearing black gloves.

The next time you're wanting a quick pizza snack, this one has to be your go to. Luckily for you you'll never need to wonder again how to make homemade pizza rolls

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Sliced, baked bread loaves filled with melted cheese and small pepperoni pieces displayed on a wooden surface. The bread has a golden-brown crust with a crispy texture.

Stuffed Pepperoni Sticks

The pizza snack you need!

5 from 1 vote

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 365kcal

Ingredients

1 Pizza Dough
6 Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
½ C Pepperoni slices or your favorite toppings
1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
4 tablespoon Butter melted for topping
Marinara sauce optional, for dipping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F
Roll out the can of pizza dough onto a sheet of parchment paper. Position the mozzarella cheese sticks on the dough, leaving about ½ inch between each stick.
Sprinkle the pepperoni slices (or your chosen toppings) evenly over the dough.
Carefully fold the dough over the cheese sticks. Press down firmly along the edges and between the cheese sticks to create sealed pockets with fork to crimp dough together. This step ensures that the breadsticks are easy to slice after baking.
Brush the top of the dough with egg wash to achieve a golden-brown color during baking.
Place the filled dough on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Once baked, immediately brush the top with seasoned butter for extra flavor.
Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice into individual breadsticks. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping or enjoy them plain

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Comments

Tina says

November 07, 2025 at 5:59 pm

This was delicious and so easy! I served with RAO’s pizza sauce. My brother liked it so much he asked for the recipe so he could make it for his kids. Thank you!

- Danny Dobrzenski says
  
  November 17, 2025 at 4:11 pm
  
  it's always a hit here - glad you loved it!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Ingredients / Tools You’ll Need