Homemade Pesto Pizza Rolls

With just 5 simple ingredients, you can bake Pizza Rolls with delicious flavor from pesto. These are versatile, perfect for any age, and a great make-ahead lunch or dinner option.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Total Time 28

Servings

Calories 219kcal

Author Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

13-16 ounce pizza dough
1/2 cup pesto
4 ounces thinly sliced salami (or 1 cup shredded spinach, optional)
2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400° F and grease a 12-cup standard size muffin tin.Use your hands to stretch the pizza dough into an 11x16-inch rectangle on a piece of parchment paper.
Spread enough pesto over the dough to cover
Add the salami or spinach, if using. Add the cheeses.
Starting on one long side, roll the dough up carefully. Use the parchment paper to help you roll it up.
Use a serrated knife to cut into 12 even slices. (I cut it in half, then each half in half, then make the additional slices to make getting them even a little easier.)
Place each slice into a prepared muffin cup, and bake for 18-20 minutes until the dough is baked through, the cheese is melted, and the tops are golden. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 2-4 minutes. (This helps them to be a little easier to remove from the pan.)
Remove from pan, using a knife around the edges if needed, and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or in a zip-lock freezer bag with as much air removed as possible in the freezer for up to 3 months. To serve from frozen, place on a plate and microwave for 30-60 seconds or until warm.
Use thinly sliced salami to ensure that it's easy to chew or omit it all together.
Use the parchment paper to help roll up the dough around the fillings.
Slice the rolls with a serrated knife.
Make the Spinach Pesto ahead of time or use store-bought,
Serve with a simple side of fruit or another veggie to make an easy meal.
Homemade Pizza Dough: Add 2 teaspoons instant yeast to 1 cup warm water. Stir in 1 teaspoon sugar and let sit 5 minutes or until the yeast is puffy. Stir into a large bowl with 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 cup all purpose, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 teaspoon salt. Let sit, covered with a clean kitchen towel, for about an hour before using.

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