Mozzarella Pepperoni Croissant Rolls

Flaky, cheesy croissant rolls packed with pepperoni are just plain fun to eat. Buttery dough wraps up gooey mozzarella with pepperoni for bites you'll want more of. These get golden outside, stay cheesy inside, and have a classic Italian kick everyone will love. Anytime we have a family game or movie night, these disappear first. Folks can’t resist that stringy cheese when it pulls apart.

Irresistible Ingredients Guide

Crescent roll dough: Grab the refrigerated kind for best resultsMozzarella sticks: String cheese holds up and melts just rightPepperoni rounds: Go regular size so every bite gets a bit of everythingDried Italian herbs: Sprinkle for big, authentic flavorThick marinara: Totally optional but perfect for dipping and dunking

How To Get Them Just Right

Let them cool a few before digging in so cheese sets upBaking: Look for golden brown then pull them outSprinkle seasoning over top before bakingRoll dough around filling and pinch it tight so cheese stays inPut mozzarella then pepperoni toward wide end of trianglesPeel dough pieces apart gently so you don’t rip themPrep: Pop oven on and lay out parchment

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Our latest trick? We brush melted garlic butter on the dough before baking. It takes things up a notch, and now it’s our signature move.

Tasty Match-Ups

Dunk these croissant bites into marinara for extra flavor. Plate with a crisp salad to cut the richness and sip on sparkling Italian soda. They’re also perfect dipped into tomato soup for a cozy meal.

Fun Ways To Switch It Up

Swap in gooey provolone or fontina for mozzarella if you want. Try basil leaves or switch out pepperoni for ham or turkey. Go veggie with mushrooms and roasted peppers too.

Keep Them Fresh

Leftovers? Just pop them in an airtight tub in your fridge up to three days. Warm up for five minutes at 350°F in the oven or toaster oven to keep that crispy bite and melty cheese center. After giving these countless tries over the years, I know great mozzarella and sealing up the ends make all the difference. These snacks are what I serve when friends show up last minute, and they always win everyone over.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Is it okay to get these ready the day before?

Go ahead, prep them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when you're ready to eat. That way, they're hot and fresh.

→ Which sauces are tasty with these?

Try dunking in ranch, marinara, or a dish of warm garlic butter.

→ Can I use another cheese in place of mozzarella?

Totally. Grab cheddar, provolone, or whichever cheese melts nicely.

→ How do I stop the cheese from oozing out?

Tuck the sides before rolling and pinch all the edges so it stays inside.

→ Can I keep these in the freezer?

Yep! Freeze before baking and when you're ready, just cook them straight from frozen for a few minutes longer.