Pepperoni and Mozzarella Stuffed Rolls
Soft frozen bread dough filled with pepperoni and mozzarella string cheese, brushed with egg, seasoned with Parmesan and Italian herbs, and baked until golden.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf frozen bread dough thawed completely
- 32 pepperoni slices
- 6 mozzarella string cheese sticks cut into thirds (use 16 pieces)
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 15 ounces pizza sauce warmed for serving
Instructions
- Thaw the frozen bread dough completely according to the package directions.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet or 9 x 13-inch pan.
- Divide the thawed loaf into 16 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a 3- to 4-inch circle, keeping the center slightly thicker than the edges.
- Place one pepperoni slice, one-third of a mozzarella string cheese stick, and a second pepperoni slice in the center of each dough circle.
- Pull the dough edges around the filling and pinch firmly to seal. Place seam-side down on the prepared pan.
- Brush each roll with beaten egg. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Bake for about 22 minutes, checking around 20 minutes, until the rolls are golden brown and the dough is fully baked around the seams.
- Rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
The dough goes directly into the oven after filling. No second rise is needed for this tested version. A small amount of cheese may leak out. Seal the dough firmly and place every roll seam-side down. Thawing time varies by brand and is not included in the prep time. Six string cheese sticks make 18 pieces. You will use 16 pieces for the recipe.
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