Pepperoni Pizza Roses
A Fun & Delicious Appetizer or Party Snack
These Pepperoni Pizza Roses are crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and shaped like beautiful roses. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a fun family dinner.
Ingredients (Makes about 10–12 pizza roses)
Dough
1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
(or 1 lb homemade pizza dough)
All-purpose flour (for dusting)
Filling
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded provolone or Italian cheese blend (optional)
40–50 pepperoni slices
½ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
Seasoning & Brushing
2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
For Serving (Optional)
Extra warm pizza sauce or marinara for dipping
Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Oven & Pan
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Grease a muffin tin generously with oil or non-stick spray
2️⃣ Roll the Dough
Lightly flour your work surface
Roll out pizza dough into a large rectangle, about ¼ inch thick
Cut dough into long strips, about 2½ inches wide
3️⃣ Assemble the Roses
Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce along each strip
Sprinkle mozzarella and provolone evenly
Place pepperoni slices along the top edge, overlapping slightly (half of each slice should hang over the edge)
This creates the “petal” look
4️⃣ Roll Into Roses
Starting from one end, gently roll the strip up into a spiral
Tuck the end underneath to hold shape
Place each roll into a muffin cup
5️⃣ Season & Brush
Mix olive oil (or butter), garlic powder, Italian seasoning, oregano, and red pepper flakes
Brush lightly over each pizza rose
Sprinkle Parmesan on top if using
6️⃣ Bake
Bake uncovered for 18–22 minutes
Tops should be golden and cheese bubbly
If browning too fast, loosely cover with foil
7️⃣ Cool & Serve
Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes
Carefully remove and garnish with basil or parsley
Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping
Tips & Variations
Extra cheesy: Add small cubes of mozzarella inside before rolling
Veggie version: Add thin slices of olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers
Spicy: Use spicy pepperoni or add hot honey drizzle
Crispier base: Pre-bake dough strips for 3 minutes before assembling
Storage & Reheating
Store in fridge up to 3 days
Reheat in oven or air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes
