Description
These Garlic Parmesan New York Pizza Rolls are a delicious, cheesy appetizer perfect for parties or game day. Made with soft pizza dough rolled with savory pizza sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning, then brushed with a flavorful garlic butter mixture and baked until golden and bubbling.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Rolls
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garlic Butter Topping
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
Garnish (Optional)
- Chopped parsley
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle about 10 by 14 inches in size. This will create a perfect base for your rolls.
- Add the Sauce and Cheese: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning evenly over the sauce.
- Roll and Slice: Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Use a sharp knife or bench scraper to slice the rolled dough into 1-inch pieces. Place each roll cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow for expansion.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, and minced garlic. Stir well to mix the flavors.
- Brush Rolls with Garlic Butter: Generously brush the tops of each pizza roll with the garlic butter mixture to impart rich flavor and help achieve a golden crust.
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 15–18 minutes until they are golden brown and the cheese inside is bubbling hot.
- Finishing Touches: Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes over the top if desired for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve: Serve the pizza rolls warm with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Add pepperoni, cooked sausage, or chopped veggies inside for a heartier version of these rolls.
- These pizza rolls can be prepped ahead of time and baked fresh just before serving, making them ideal for parties and game day snacks.
