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Garlic Parmesan Pizza Rolls Recipe
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Garlic Parmesan Pizza Rolls

Garlic Parmesan Pizza Rolls are soft, cheesy pizza spirals brushed with garlicky butter and baked until golden and bubbling. They make an easy, crowd-pleasing snack, appetizer, or fun family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 rolls per serving
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dough and filling
  • 1 pound pizza dough homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce thick, not too watery
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese low-moisture
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
For the garlic butter
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
To finish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra grated parmesan for topping

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Lightly flour your work surface and roll the pizza dough into a rectangle about 12×16 inches, keeping the thickness as even as possible.
  2. Spread the marinara or pizza sauce in a thin, even layer over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  3. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan evenly over the sauced dough.
  4. Starting from one long side, roll the dough up tightly into a log, gently stretching as you go to keep it snug.
  5. Use a sharp or serrated knife to slice the log into 12 even pieces, about 1 to 1½ inches thick.
  6. Grease a medium baking dish and arrange the slices cut-side up, leaving a little space between them.
  7. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  8. Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the tops and sides of each roll. Reserve a little if you would like to brush again after baking.
  9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until the rolls are puffed, golden, and the cheese is bubbling.
  10. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and extra parmesan, and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For best texture, allow refrigerated dough to rest at room temperature before rolling so it is easier to shape. Serve the rolls with extra warm marinara for dipping if you like.