Recipe Box, Cheesy Pepperoni Rolls
These tasty rolls are a combo of pizza and sliders~
Pepperoni, and cheese are tucked into slider buns,
instead of on top a pizza crust,
with the sauce served on the side for dipping
or spooning over the top
They are made with King’s Hawaiian rolls, garlic seasoning,
pepperoni, butter, and Italian cheeses
King’s Hawaiian rolls are cut vertically instead of horizontally
Cut 2 slits into each roll stopping the cut 2/3 of the way down
so they stay together at the bottom
Put one or two pieces of pepperoni into each slit
The pepperoni I used was large so I folded it in half
and then half again
If your pepperoni is smaller tuck in 2-3 pieces
Transfer rolls to baking sheet
lined with parchment if desired, for the rest of the building process
Add a generous amount of shredded Italian cheese
or mozzarella into each slit
You can also use small pieces of Mozzarella slices
Don’t worry if your rolls come apart at the bottom
because the cheese will melt and hold them together
Melt butter and season it with garlic seasoning
or garlic powder and Italian seasoning
Brush or drizzle the garlic butter on top of the rolls
and sprinkle with finely grated Parmesan
Bake the rolls at 400 degrees F for 8-12 minutes
Serve with a bowl of marinara sauce for dipping
or spooning on top
Top with additional finely grated Parmesan if desired
This recipe was adapted from Plain Chicken
Cheesy Pepperoni Rolls
Equipment
- baking sheet
- parchment paper optional
Ingredients
- pepperoni slices
- Shredded Italian Cheese blend or Mozzarella cheese slices
- butter
- garlic spread seasoning or garlic powder and Italian seasoning
- finely grated Parmesan cheese
- marinara sauce
- King's Hawaiian Rolls
Instructions
- Vertically slice rolls into 1/3s, 2 slices each roll, stopping 2/3 of the way down so the bottom stays in tact
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper if desired
- Build your rolls directly on the sheet pan
- Fill each slit with 1 large piece of pepperoni folded, or with 2 or 3 smaller pieces of pepperoni. Add a generous amount of shredded Italian cheese or slices of Mozzarella cheese
- Melt butter and add Garlic Spread Seasoning or garlic powder and Italian seasoning
- Brush or Drizzle tops of rolls with garlic butter
- Bake at 400 degrees for 8-12 minutes, checking at 8 minutes and removing when golden brown
- Sprinkle with finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Serve with marinara sauce in a bowl for dipping or spoon marinara sauce over the tops
- Adjust ingredient amounts as needed for the number of rolls you want to make
All the flavor of pepperoni pizza in a bun!
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They look so yummy!
Thanks Angie!
That’s a great little snack, and good cold, too! Pepperoni rolls are believed to have first been made in an Italian immigrants baked in Northern WV as a lunchbox option for coal miners in the1920s. It’s now considered the state’s most popular food item.
How interesting, that’s amazing! Thanks Rita, have a wonderful week 🙂
Great after school snack or weekend lunch. Thanks for the share.
Thanks Bernadette!
Jenna, this is a great appetizer or snack! I think my girls would enjoy making these. Thanks for sharing and Happy Sunday!
Yes, these would be fun to make with the girls, easy and yummy! Thanks Pam~
I had never heard of this Italian treat so it was interesting to hear some history. The recipe sounds delicious!
Thanks Linda, yes I love that Rita shared the history of these, I had no idea! They are indeed delicious~
Oh I just pinned this! Yummy! I have quite a few Hawaiian rolls left over from dinner today and I know just what to do with them! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thanks Cindy, I hope you enjoy, they are yummy!
Looks great, gonna have to tuck this idea away for football season:@)
Thanks Lynn, yes perfect football food!
Sounds so tasty Jenna! ♥
Thanks Mary!
This is a tasty treat! Perfect for a quick appetizer for when friends come over! Thank you Jenna!
Thanks Nancy, they are so good!
I like that these are cut from the top, Jenna, and not the traditional way. These would make great party food for all ages!
Thanks so much Kitty!
Love this recipe for filling those hungry appetites when we all gather. They look delicious!
Emily
Thanks Emily, they are really good!
I think this would be a wonderful appetizer Jenna, and can easily be adapted for the number of people on hand. I don’t think we have those King’s Hawaiian rolls here but I’m sure it would be easy to substitute. The garlic butter spread and marinara sauce to dip sounds heavenly and anything with cheese is a winner for me!
You could use any soft roll Kim. These rolls are a wonderful appetizer or small bite, but they are a little messy so serve with plates~Thanks Kim!
Yummy with every bite!
Thank you Mary, dangerously good!
What a fun treat! Visiting from What’s For Dinner Sunday!
Thanks Melynda!
Jenna,
This looks so yummy! Congratulations, you are being featured on TFT. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2024/03/what-is-for-dinner-on-tft.html
Hugs,
Bev
Thanks so much Bev, I will see you there!