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October 11, 2022

The Easiest Pizza Rolls (3 ingredients, 20 minutes)

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Recipe for quick and easy pizza rolls. They are super tasty, vegetarian, and only require 3 ingredients to make. Ready in 20 minutes from start to finish!

The perfect snack to go

They come together in no time, so I often make a small batch, like 9 rolls as in this recipe. They make a quick weekday dinner and also travel well, which makes for a perfect lunch at work. Friends and family also love them at picnics and potlucks.

plate with pizza rolls
Torn pizza roll
Fluffy dough and savory pizza filling.

How to make them?

You can use store-bought or homemade pizza dough to make these pizza rolls. If I am in a hurry, I use store-bought dough, if I have a bit of time, I use my never-fail, easy pizza dough - with the overnight no-knead method or with a short 1-hour-rise.

Roll the dough out into a square and sprinkle with toppings. I prefer a simple topping of crushed tomatoes with basil and shredded mozzarella cheese. If I have some fresh basil leaves on hand, I add some leaves too. Of course, you can add your favorite toppings here – no limits!

Then, you need to roll the dough into a log, cut it into slices, distribute them in a pan or on a sheet, and bake them until golden. That’s all!

Unbaked pizza rolls in pan
Pizza rolls before baking.
Baked pizza rolls
Pizza rolls after baking.
pizza rolls on a plate

In for the real deal? Then try one of my pizza recipes.

If you make this recipe, be sure to leave a comment or/and give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear how the recipe turns out in your kitchen.

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The Easiest Pizza Rolls (3 ingredients, 20 minutes)

Recipe for quick and easy pizza rolls (vegetarian). They are super tasty and only require 3 ingredients to make. Ready in 20 minutes from start to finish!
Author: carbgirl.com
Prep Time8 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Yield: 9 rolls

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound (350 g) pizza dough, homemade or store-bought (homemade or store-bought, see note)
  • 4 tablespoons tomatoes with basil, from a can (or use your favorite marinara)
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded low moisture mozzarella
  • Fresh basil (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C), or to 375 °F (190 °C) if using a fan-oven. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a square, about 13x13 inches (30x30 cm).
  • Spread the crushed tomatoes on top of the dough. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. I love to add some roughly torn fresh basil leaves, if on hand.
  • Roll the dough into a tight log, cut into 9 slices, and place them in the 8-inch square pan (no need to wait until they rise).
  • Bake for about 12 minutes or until the tops are golden. Let the rolls cool for 5 minutes, then serve with fresh basil on top (if desired).
  • Pizza rolls taste best on the same day, though they can be covered tightly and stored for a day at room temperature, or a few days in the refrigerator. If stored in the refrigerator, reheat to your liking.

Notes

Pizza dough: Use homemade or store-bought pizza dough. For the rolls in the photos, I used ¾ pound (350 g) of dough. You can also use 1 pound (454 g) dough if this is more convenient. If you use 1 pound of dough and bake the rolls in an 8-inch square pan, they will turn out to be pull-apart pizza rolls since they kind of grow together during baking, similar to cinnamon rolls. If you want them separately, simply bake them on a large baking sheet – make 12 rolls instead of 9 if using a large sheet.

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  1. Isa says

    October 14, 2022 at 6:25 am

    Do you have a pizza dough recipe on the blog? Would love to make these with homemade dough.

    Reply
    • Carbgirl says

      October 14, 2022 at 8:16 am

      Hi Isa,
      Unfortunately not yet. It's on the top of my list though. I also love to use freshly made pizza dough, except when time is scarce. Hope that you'll try these rolls! Anna

      Update 2024: My homemade pizza dough recipe, which can me made overnight (no-knead) or in 1 hour with a short rise is up on the blog now.

      Reply
  2. Samantha Leon says

    October 21, 2022 at 7:56 am

    5 stars
    Hi Anna,
    Thank you for the fine recipe. I made a batch today for a family reunion, and they were a hit! Keep up the good work!

    Reply
  3. *ben* says

    November 19, 2022 at 5:16 am

    Substitute question:
    I do not like mozzarella. What would make a nice cheese subsitute to make them taste a little 'cheesier'?

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    • Carbgirl says

      November 25, 2022 at 6:00 am

      Hi Ben,
      I do like these rolls with gouda and fontina a lot too! If you use Gruyère, this will make them taste 'cheesier', as you call it. You could also mix different cheese varieties like cheddar and Montery Jack (or pepper jack). Almost everything works.

      Reply
  4. Jo says

    July 17, 2023 at 4:20 pm

    5 stars
    Finally, just what I was looking for: a simple, easy recipe for pizza rolls that even I can throw together 😂

    Reply
    • Carbgirl says

      July 18, 2023 at 6:48 am

      Hi Jo,
      They are really easy to assemble 😉 I often make them when I have no time to cook. Thanks so much for the comment and rating!

      Reply
  5. Anna-Lena says

    October 30, 2023 at 2:36 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy and my kiddos love them.

    Reply
    • Carbgirl says

      November 02, 2023 at 1:33 pm

      So happy to hear that Anna-Lena! I love how easy they come together. Thanks so much for your comment!

      Reply
  6. Emil says

    July 23, 2024 at 11:48 am

    Would this also work with a different filling? I am tempted to use marinara, feta and sundried tomatoes.

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    • Carbgirl says

      July 24, 2024 at 7:09 am

      I would say: yes! Marinara, feta, and sundried tomatoes should work fine. Tempted to try it soon 😉

      Reply

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