These 3-Ingredient Crescent Pizza Rolls are one of the easiest savory snacks you can make with refrigerated crescent dough. Flaky dough wraps around pepperoni and mozzarella, then bakes until golden outside and melty in the center.
The original RecipesNeed recipe uses just one tube of crescent roll dough, 32 slices of pepperoni, and 4 mozzarella cheese sticks cut in half. Prep takes about 10 minutes and baking takes about 15 minutes.
Why You’ll Love These Pizza Rolls
They have classic pizza flavor without sauce, chopping, or a long ingredient list. The crescent dough stays soft inside with crisp golden edges, while the pepperoni and mozzarella make each roll feel like a miniature pizza pocket.
How to Fill the Crescent Dough
Separate the dough into eight triangles. Place four slices of pepperoni near the wide end of each triangle, then add one piece of mozzarella. Keep the filling toward the wide end so it stays tucked inside as you roll.
Roll and Bake Until Golden
Roll each triangle toward the pointed end and place the rolls seam-side down on the baking sheet. Bake until the crescent dough is puffed and golden and the mozzarella inside is hot and stretchy.
Serving Ideas
They are good on their own, but warm marinara on the side makes them feel even more like pizza. Serve them as an after-school snack, party appetizer, or quick lunch with a simple salad.
Tips for the Best Crescent Pizza Rolls
- Keep the filling near the wide end of each dough triangle.
- Do not overfill or the cheese can escape while baking.
- Place the seam underneath each roll.
- Serve while warm for the best melted-cheese texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many rolls does this make?
One 8-count tube of crescent dough makes 8 pizza rolls.
How long do they take?
Plan on about 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of baking, with roughly 30 minutes total.
3-Ingredient Crescent Pizza Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough 8-count
- 32 slices pepperoni
- 4 mozzarella cheese sticks each cut in half
Instructions
- Prepare the oven. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper. You can also lightly grease the pan instead.
- Fill the crescent dough. Separate the dough into eight triangles. Place four slices of pepperoni near the wide end of each triangle and top with one piece of mozzarella.
- Roll them up. Beginning at the wide end, wrap each triangle around the filling and roll toward the pointed tip. Gently tuck the sides inward as you go to help keep the melted cheese inside.
- Arrange for baking. Place the assembled rolls seam-side down on the prepared pan, leaving a small amount of space between each one.
- Bake until golden. Bake for 11 to 14 minutes, or until the crescent dough is puffed and golden brown and the mozzarella has melted.
- Cool briefly and serve. Let the pizza rolls rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving them warm with your favorite pizza or marinara sauce.
