Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Hawaiian Rolls are a fast, tacky, pull-apart snack (or meal!) loaded with melty mozzarella, pepperoni, and a buttery garlic topping!
A PIZZA INSPIRED SNACK OR LIGHT MEAL
After I made the Tacky Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread, I knew instantly I needed to make a pizza model model. We completely cherished these! An enormous hit in my home. Serve them up with a facet of pizza sauce and slightly salad and you’ve got an entire meal! Every roll is full of pepperoni and gooey cheese and will get brushed with a buttery garlic topping. You possibly can prep these in minutes and have them as an appetizer, a snack or dinner!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Personally, I don’t assume the Hawaiian Rolls make these candy. They add a light-weight distinction of taste however, in the event you needed, you could possibly use the butter model of the Hawaiian rolls.
Add a pinch of purple pepper flakes to the butter combination for slightly warmth. Add some diced veggies that you simply usually like on pizza, however don’t overload the rolls. Add extras like sliced olives, sautéed mushrooms, or diced bell peppers for additional taste and texture.
Retailer leftovers in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3 days.
Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5-7 minutes or within the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- King’s Hawaiian Rolls – you don’t have to make use of this specific model, you should utilize one thing related.
- deli pepperoni– I used the bigger deli sized pepperoni, however the common pepperoni for pizza can be utilized as an alternative. Simply stuff 3-4 slices into every roll (or much less, as desired.) Swap the pepperoni for cooked sausage, ham, and even turkey for a distinct taste.
- string cheese sticks– lower in half. In case you want a distinct choice, attempt shredded mozzarella. I’ve discovered that string cheese is less complicated to stuff into the rolls, however the shredded mozzarella melts extra evenly for my part. I feel the cheese sticks take slightly longer to completely soften.
- Marinara sauce– or pizza sauce can be utilized for dipping. That is elective, however actually loved. It provides it that pizza contact. I discover it’s best to only dip the rolls into marinara however in the event you needed to, you could possibly attempt to stuff some sauce into the rolls as effectively.
- salted butter – if all you have got is unsalted, simply go along with that.
- garlic cloves – finely minced. In case you don’t have contemporary garlic cloves to mince, you should utilize the jarred garlic, or simply use garlic powder all by itself.
- garlic powder – that isn’t a mistake, I exploit each contemporary garlic and garlic powder. They every convey a barely completely different taste to the desk and I like to make use of each however you possibly can simply select one or the opposite.
- Italian seasoning – this simply provides to the entire pizza taste vibe.
- contemporary parsley – finely chopped. Or you should utilize dried parsley/
- grated Parmesan cheese – the stuff within the inexperienced bottle works simply high quality right here.
HOW TO MAKE PEPPERONI PIZZA STUFFED HAWAIIAN ROLLS:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. You may also use a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place your complete pack of Hawaiian rolls on the ready baking sheet, holding them hooked up. Utilizing a pointy knife, lower one slit into the highest of every roll in every row, slicing by means of all of the rolls however stopping about ⅔ of the best way down.
Stuff every slit with 1-2 slices of deli pepperoni (nevertheless many you like) and half a string cheese stick, urgent the filling gently into the slits to safe it.
In a small bowl, combine the melted salted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and chopped parsley. Brush the butter combination generously over the tops of the rolls, ensuring to get some into the slits.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the rolls.
Cowl with aluminum foil and bake on the center rack for about 10-12 minutes, or till the cheese is melted. Take away the aluminum foil and bake for 3-4 extra minutes or till golden brown on high.
Be aware: If cheese nonetheless hasn’t totally melted or isn’t melted sufficient to your liking, place the aluminum foil again on and put again into the oven for just a few extra minutes. This can assist the cheese to soften with out every little thing getting darker.
Serve heat with marinara or pizza sauce on the facet for dipping, if desired. Take pleasure in!
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. You may also use a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Place 1 pack King’s Hawaiian Rolls (faraway from all packaging) on the ready baking sheet, holding them hooked up. Utilizing a pointy knife, lower one slit into the highest of every roll in every row, slicing by means of all of the rolls however stopping about ⅔ of the best way down.
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Stuff every slit with 1-2 slices of deli pepperoni (nevertheless many you like) and half a string cheese stick, urgent the filling gently into the slits to safe it.
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In a small bowl, combine 3 Tablespoons salted butter, melted, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1 Tablespoon contemporary parsley, finely chopped. Brush the butter combination generously over the tops of the rolls, ensuring to get some into the slits.
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Sprinkle 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the rolls.
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Cowl with aluminum foil and bake on the center rack for about 10-12 minutes, or till the cheese is melted. Take away the aluminum foil and bake for 3-4 extra minutes or till golden brown on high.
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Be aware: If cheese nonetheless hasn’t totally melted or isn’t melted sufficient to your liking, place the aluminum foil again on and put again into the oven for just a few extra minutes. This can assist the cheese to soften with out every little thing getting darker.
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Serve heat with marinara or pizza sauce on the facet for dipping, if desired. Take pleasure in!
- Please discuss with my FAQ’s (Incessantly Requested Questions) and ingredient checklist above for different substitutions or for the solutions to the commonest questions.
- CHEESE: The cheese sticks can take longer to soften throughly. You will have to cowl with aluminum foil to get these center ones to completely soften. The sticks are simpler to make use of however they’re cumbersome. In case you don’t need to fuss with all of that, use shredded mozzarella cheese and do your greatest to stuff each.
- PEPPERONI: Deli pepperoni are bigger slices of pepperoni. They’re simpler to push into the rolls. You should utilize the smaller pizza-size ones, you simply might need to use about 3-4 per roll since they’re smaller.
- GARLIC: Sure, each contemporary garlic and garlic powder are used. This isn’t a mistake. They every add a barely completely different taste to the garlic butter topping and I like to make use of each. It’s as much as you if you wish to simply use one or the opposite.
Energy: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fats: 9g | Sodium: 263mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g
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