Description
Rolling out homemade Mozzarella Pepperoni Croissant Rolls is pure weekend bliss for your taste buds. Crispy, cheesy, and packed with zesty flavor, these rolls make weekend breakfast or quick snacks totally irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (8 ounces / 227 grams) ready-made croissant dough
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 20 slices pepperoni
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 375°F (190°C) so it’s ready for the croissant rolls.
- Carefully unroll the entire 8 oz croissant dough package onto a clean, flat countertop surface.
- Spread 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of shredded mozzarella cheese and 2-3 pepperoni slices across the center of each triangular dough section.
- Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of Italian seasoning over the cheese and pepperoni to enhance the flavor profile.
- Gently roll each triangle from the wide base toward the narrow point, carefully tucking in the sides to seal the filling inside.
- Whisk 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water to create a smooth egg wash mixture.
- Brush each rolled croissant generously with the prepared egg wash, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart to allow even heating.
- Bake in the preheated oven for exactly 15-20 minutes until the rolls turn a rich, golden brown color.
Notes
- Shredded mozzarella melts more evenly than sliced, creating a smoother filling for your croissant rolls.
- If the dough feels too soft, refrigerate it for 10 minutes to make rolling easier and prevent sticking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional croissant dough for a gluten-free puff pastry or crescent roll dough.
- Experiment with different cheese and meat combinations like cheddar and ham or Swiss and salami to keep the recipe exciting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Pastries
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg