Description
These Kids’ Lunch Pizza Roll Ups are a fun and easy homemade snack combining flaky crescent roll dough with classic pizza toppings. Bursting with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, pepperoni, and a flavorful Parmesan herb topping, they make a perfect lunch or after-school treat that kids will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Roll Pizza Ingredients
- 1 can of refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 rolls)
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 16 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 individual triangles.
- Add Sauce: Spread about 1 tablespoon of marinara or pizza sauce evenly over each crescent triangle.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle approximately 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce on each triangle.
- Add Pepperoni: Place two slices of pepperoni on the wide end of each dough triangle for a meaty bite.
- Roll Up: Carefully roll the crescent rolls from the wide end toward the point to enclose the filling.
- Arrange Rolls: Place the rolled crescents spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and garlic powder. Sprinkle this mixture over the tops of each roll-up for extra flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese has melted completely.
- Serve: Remove from oven, allow the rolls to cool slightly, and serve warm as is or with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure not to overfill the rolls to avoid sauce leaking out during baking.
- You can substitute pepperoni with cooked sausage or vegetables for variation.
- Use low-fat cheese options to reduce fat content if desired.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or microwave for a quick snack.
- Feel free to add fresh basil or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
