Description
These Kids’ Lunch Pizza Roll Ups are a fun and easy-to-make snack or lunch option perfect for children. Soft crescent roll dough is filled with savory marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, pepperoni slices, and a flavorful Parmesan oregano topping, then baked to golden perfection. They’re great as finger food and can be served with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 can of refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 rolls)
Filling
- 1/2 cup of marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 16 slices of pepperoni
Topping
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Cooking spray (for greasing the baking sheet)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray and set it aside to prepare for baking.
- Prepare the dough: Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 individual triangles for easy filling.
- Add the sauce: Spread about 1 tablespoon of marinara or pizza sauce evenly over each crescent triangle, covering the surface but leaving edges clear for rolling.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle approximately 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each triangle to ensure melty, cheesy centers.
- Place pepperoni: Lay 2 slices of pepperoni on the wide end of each triangle to add savory flavor and texture inside the roll-ups.
- Roll them up: Carefully roll each crescent triangle starting at the wide end and rolling towards the pointed tip, keeping the filling inside.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the sealed roll-ups on the prepared baking sheet, making sure to leave space between each roll for even baking.
- Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and garlic powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the tops of each roll-up.
- Bake: Bake the roll-ups in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes until the crescents are golden brown and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve warm. Optionally, provide extra marinara sauce for dipping to enhance the pizza flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute pepperoni with other favorite pizza toppings such as sliced olives, cooked sausage, or diced bell peppers for variety.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the pepperoni and add extra veggies or more cheese.
- Be careful not to overfill the roll-ups to prevent leakage during baking.
- Serving with warm marinara sauce makes them a perfect dipping snack.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
