Description
Mozzarella pepperoni croissant rolls blend classic Italian flavors with French pastry elegance. Crispy golden layers wrap savory pepperoni and melted cheese, offering a quick, delightful snack you can enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Pepperoni and Cheese:
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 4 ounces (113 grams) mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 sticks
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
Dough Base:
- 1 (8 ounces or 226 grams) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
Seasoning and Topping:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup marinara or pizza sauce (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F (190°C) and positioning a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal croissant rolls preparation.
- Carefully unfurl the crescent roll dough, gently separating each triangular section to create individual base platforms for filling.
- Position pepperoni slices strategically along the broader section of each dough triangle, creating a savory foundation for the upcoming rolled creation.
- Delicately place a mozzarella stick adjacent to the pepperoni, ensuring precise alignment within the dough’s triangular landscape.
- Initiate the rolling process from the wider edge, carefully enveloping the pepperoni and cheese, applying gentle pressure to seal the edges and prevent filling escape.
- Arrange the rolled croissants on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them seam-side downward to maintain structural integrity.
- Craft a flavor-enhancing butter mixture by combining melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, then meticulously brush the aromatic blend across the croissant surfaces.
- Transfer the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the rolls to transform into golden-brown delicacies over 12-15 minutes of careful baking.
- Upon completion, Optional: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese for an additional layer of flavor complexity.
- Present the warm croissant rolls alongside marinara or pizza sauce, inviting a delightful dipping experience.
Notes
- Customize fillings by swapping pepperoni with ham, salami, or vegetarian alternatives like roasted vegetables for dietary preferences.
- Ensure cheese doesn’t leak by positioning mozzarella stick in center and sealing dough edges completely during rolling.
- Experiment with herb blends in butter mixture like adding dried basil or oregano for extra flavor complexity.
- For crispy texture, brush rolls with egg wash before baking to create golden, shiny exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg