3-Ingredient Crescent Pizza Rolls

Flaky crescent dough wrapped around pepperoni and melty mozzarella—these easy bites taste just like pizza night. Serve them warm with marinara or pizza sauce for dipping.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes
Servings: 8 (1 roll per serving)
Calories: 130 kcal per serving

Ingredients

• 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count tube that separates into triangles)

• 32 slices pepperoni (about 4 per roll)

• 4 sticks mozzarella cheese (string cheese works well), cut each stick in half (you'll have 8 pieces total)
  

  Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep the Pan

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.

  • Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper, or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

  2. Separate the Dough

  • Unroll the crescent dough and gently separate it into 8 triangles along the perforated lines.

  • If any tears appear, press the dough back together with your fingers.

  3. Add the Fillings

  • Lay 4 slices of pepperoni across the wide end of each dough triangle, keeping them mostly centered.

  • Place 1 piece of mozzarella cheese on top of the pepperoni at the wide end. Keep the cheese away from the edges so it doesn't leak out during baking.

  4. Roll Them Up

  • Roll each triangle from the wide end toward the pointed tip.

  • As you roll, tuck the sides in slightly around the cheese to help seal it inside.

  • Place the rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.

  5. Bake

  • Bake for 11 to 14 minutes, until the rolls are puffed up and deeply golden brown, and the cheese inside has melted.

  • Keep an eye on them—ovens vary, and you want them golden, not burnt.

  6. Cool and Serve

  • Let the pizza rolls cool on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes before serving—the filling will be very hot!

  • Serve warm with marinara or pizza sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.

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  Storage & Reheating Notes

  Situation	Recommendation
  Storage	Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  Reheating	Reheat in a toaster oven or regular oven at 325°F for a few minutes, until warmed through and crisp again.
  Microwave?	Not recommended – the dough will become soft and chewy instead of crisp.

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  Pro Tips for Best Results

  Tip	Why It Helps
  Use mozzarella string cheese	It melts perfectly and doesn't get watery like fresh mozzarella.
  Keep cheese away from edges	Prevents leaks and messy baking sheets.
  Seam-side down	Keeps the rolls from unrolling while baking.
  Don't overbake	The rolls will continue to brown slightly after coming out of the oven.
  Let them rest	The filling is molten hot right out of the oven – give it a few minutes to set.

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  Variations & Add-Ins

  • Spicy – Use spicy pepperoni or add a pinch of red pepper flakes inside each roll.

  • Extra cheesy – Add a sprinkle of shredded Parmesan on top before baking.

  • Veggie version – Add sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives along with the pepperoni.

  • Sausage style – Swap pepperoni for crumbled cooked Italian sausage.

  • Herb crust – Brush the tops with melted garlic butter and sprinkle with Italian seasoning before baking.

  • Dipping sauces – Try ranch dressing, garlic butter, or creamy pesto instead of marinara.

  Serving Suggestions

  • Game day snacks or party appetizers

  • After-school treat for kids

  • Quick lunch with a side salad

  • Movie night dinner paired with marinara