Favorite Pizza Rolls Recipe

This Pizza Rolls recipe is one of those foods that I like to have on hand for nights when there are activities and commitments since they are so easy to make ahead, warm up, and serve. They’re a classic Friday night dinner and they’re one of my favorite ways to serve greens to kids (if you decide to add the spinach to the filling). They are cheesy and delicious and easy to customize for your family’s preferences. This recipe is a fun pizza recipe for kids since it takes the classic flavors of pizza and rolls them up into muffin-size pizza rolls that are a little crispy on the outside and tender and cheesy on the inside. I like to add a little fresh spinach to my Pizza Rolls recipe to amp up the nutrition—especially since I find that my kids don’t care as much about greens when they’re in a recipe that they otherwise love. These even work as a freezer meal in less than a minute when made and stored frozen. And they can be packed in a kids thermos as a hot lunch idea. (You may also like Pinwheels recipe, Pizza Pinwheels, Pizza Muffins, and Pizza Bites.)

Ingredients You Need

To make these Pizza Rolls, you’ll need to have the following ingredients on hand. Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox.

Whole-wheat pizza dough: You can use homemade dough or a fresh ball of dough from the supermarket. (My Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough works, too.) Pizza sauce: I usually use canned pizza sauce since it’s so easy. You can also use spinach pesto if you prefer. Spinach: I like to add shredded baby spinach to this recipe. (I sometimes swap in broccoli, too.) Mozzarella cheese: Use shredded cheese so it’s easy to distribute evenly on the pizza dough. Parmesan cheese: This adds a little extra flavor to this recipe.

TIP: You can use homemade pizza crust and pizza sauce, or use store bought, according to your preference. See the Notes at the bottom of the recipe for all of the info on these homemade Pizza Rolls.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s how to make these Pizza Rolls so you know what to expect. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full information on the amounts and times. TIP: Place the dough on parchment when forming it into a rectangle to avoid having it stick to the counter. Then, after baking, let the pizza rolls cool in the pan for a few minutes to allow the cheese to firm up slightly. This will make it easier to remove them from the muffin pan.

Serving Suggestions

You can serve this pizza rolls recipe with a salad kit, Caesar Salad, Roasted Frozen Broccoli, or a simple side of diced fruit. This recipe also works served with warmed marinara sauce or pizza sauce as a dip or served as a snack.

How to Store

Store the cooled Pizza Rolls Recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in a freezer bag with as much air removed as possible in the freezer for up to 6 months. Warm in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or until warmed through. Dice up the pizza rolls for younger eaters if needed.

Best Tips for Success

Use whole-wheat dough or fresh store bought dough like the kind they sell at Trader Joe’s. Spread the dough out into an even rectangle so there’s (mostly) an even amount of dough in each sliced roll. I find it easiest to do this on a piece of parchment paper to help prevent the dough from sticking to the counter. Use store bought pizza sauce or homemade. I like to cook down my Easy Marinara Sauce until it’s thick and spreadable. Grease your pan well. Let the pizza rolls cool for about 5 minutes in the pan before removing them to give the cheese a chance to firm up a little. If the dough on the underside seems undercooked, cover your rolls with foil and bake for an additional 4-6 minutes. (But also know they firm up as they cool a bit.) Try my Pesto Pizza Rolls for another flavor option. Or add pepperoni, thinly sliced mushrooms, or cooked and drained Italian sausage.

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