Description
These Italian Sausage Pizza Rolls are a savory and satisfying snack or appetizer, perfect for gatherings or game day. Filled with flavorful Italian sausage, gooey cheese, and a hint of spice, these rolls are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade), flour for rolling dough
Italian Sausage Filling:
1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
Cheese Mixture:
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce and Seasonings:
1/2 cup pizza or marinara sauce (plus extra for dipping), 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Egg Wash:
1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook Sausage: Cook Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease and let cool.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface. Spread sauce, cheeses, seasonings, and cooked sausage over the dough.
- Roll and Cut: Roll the dough into a log, slice into pieces, and place on the baking sheet.
- Egg Wash and Bake: Brush the rolls with egg wash, drizzle with olive oil, and bake until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve: Serve warm with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can customize these rolls by adding ingredients like pepperoni, bell peppers, or olives.
- Perfect for game day, snacks, or lunchboxes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg