Description
Mozzarella pepperoni croissant rolls blend Italian-inspired flavors with buttery pastry perfection. Crisp, golden crescents ooze cheesy goodness and zesty pepperoni, promising a delightful snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 32 slices pepperoni
- 4 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut in half (4 sticks, 113 grams)
Dough:
- 1 package crescent roll dough (8 rolls)
Seasoning:
- Italian seasoning for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick surface.
- Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough and gently separate each triangle on a clean work surface.
- Position 4 pepperoni slices at the widest part of each triangle, then place half a mozzarella stick alongside the pepperoni.
- Carefully roll each triangle from the wide end toward the pointed tip, ensuring the edges are tucked to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
- Optionally, enhance flavor by lightly sprinkling Italian seasoning across the top of each rolled croissant.
- Transfer the prepared rolls to the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each piece.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for a golden brown color that indicates perfect crispness and complete cooking.
- Remove from oven and allow rolls to rest for 2-3 minutes, which helps stabilize the melted cheese and prevents burning.
- Serve warm as a delightful appetizer or quick snack, enjoying the melty cheese and crispy exterior.
Notes
- Try cheese varieties like provolone or cheddar for different flavor profiles.
- Use turkey pepperoni for a lighter, lower-fat alternative that still delivers robust taste.
- Seal edges carefully to prevent cheese from leaking during baking, creating a neater presentation.
- Assemble rolls ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake for convenient entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg