Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 10–12 rolls
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Italian-American Inspired
Imagine biting into a warm, golden garlic roll and finding gooey melted cheese, tangy pizza sauce, and classic pizza toppings tucked inside. That's exactly what these Pizza Stuffed Garlic Rolls deliver.
They're soft on the inside, crisp around the edges, loaded with cheesy pizza goodness, and brushed with a buttery garlic topping before baking. They're perfect for a weekend snack, movie night, party appetizer, or a fun family dinner.
And unlike making an entire pizza from scratch, these rolls are surprisingly simple. Grab some pizza dough, your favorite pizza fillings, and a few pantry staples, and you're ready to go.
Ingredients
For the Rolls
- 1 lb (450 g) pizza dough
- ½ cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni, chopped
- ¼ cup finely chopped bell pepper
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes, optional
For the Garlic Butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Pinch of salt
For Serving
- Warm marinara sauce
- Extra Parmesan
- Fresh parsley
- Chili flakes
How to Make Pizza Stuffed Garlic Rolls
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Lightly grease a round or rectangular baking dish.
Place the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and roll it into a rectangle approximately ¼-inch thick.
Try to keep the dough evenly thick so the rolls cook at the same rate.
Step 2: Add the Pizza Filling
Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving about ½ inch around the edges.
Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
Add the chopped pepperoni, bell pepper, and black olives.
Finish with Italian seasoning and a little chili flake if you enjoy some heat.
Don't overfill the dough. Too much filling can make the rolls difficult to seal and cause the cheese to escape while baking.
Step 3: Roll It Up
Starting from one of the longer sides, carefully roll the dough into a tight log.
Try to keep the roll firm without squeezing the filling out.
Pinch the seam gently to seal it.
Step 4: Cut Into Rolls
Using a sharp knife, cut the log into approximately 10–12 equal pieces.
Place each roll cut-side up in the prepared baking dish, leaving a little space between them.
As they bake, they'll puff up and become beautifully golden.
Step 5: Make the Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, combine:
- Melted butter
- Minced garlic
- Fresh parsley
- Italian seasoning
- Parmesan
- Salt
Mix well.
This garlic butter is what gives the rolls their irresistible aroma and golden finish.
Step 6: Brush and Bake
Brush the garlic butter generously over the tops and sides of the rolls.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the rolls are puffed and golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
For an extra golden top, brush with a little more garlic butter during the final few minutes.
Step 7: Finish and Serve
Remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley, Parmesan, and a pinch of chili flakes.
Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
And prepare for the cheese pull.
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