Description
Savory pepperoni crescent rolls bring Italian-inspired comfort to your dinner table with effortless charm. Quick homemade appetizers deliver cheesy, meaty goodness you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tubes (8 ounces/226 grams each) crescent roll dough
- 1 bag (6 ounces/170 grams) sliced pepperoni
- 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks, halved
Cheese and Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Binding Ingredient:
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for easy cleanup.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and carefully separate each triangle along the perforated lines.
- Place 6 pepperoni slices and half a cheese stick on the wider end of each triangle.
- Tightly roll the dough from the wide end towards the pointed tip, ensuring the fillings are fully enclosed.
- Whisk the egg and gently brush the surface of each rolled crescent to create a golden sheen.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning over the tops of the rolls for added flavor and texture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown color.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes to prevent burning.
- Serve immediately with warm marinara or pizza sauce for dipping, creating a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Customize Pepperoni Choices Use thin-sliced pepperoni for easier rolling and less greasy texture.
- Cheese Alternatives Swap cheese sticks with shredded mozzarella or cheddar for different flavor profiles.
- Dietary Modifications Use gluten-free crescent roll dough or turkey pepperoni for lighter options.
- Make-Ahead Hack Assemble rolls ahead of time and refrigerate, then bake just before serving for fresh-from-the-oven taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg