High Protein Pepperoni Pizza Rolls (Printable)

Savory rolls stuffed with pepperoni, seasoned beef, and mozzarella in a protein-packed dough. Quick, satisfying, and freezer-friendly.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein Dough

01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt, nonfat or low fat
02 - 2 cups self-rising flour
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Filling

06 - 7 ounces lean ground beef, 5% fat or less
07 - 2.8 ounces turkey or beef pepperoni slices
08 - 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce
10 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

→ Topping

13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley or Italian herbs

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks for 4 to 5 minutes until fully cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in black pepper and Italian herbs. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, self-rising flour, egg, garlic powder, and salt, mixing until a sticky dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth.
04 - Roll dough into a rectangle approximately 12 by 10 inches.
05 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Distribute cooked beef, pepperoni slices, and mozzarella cheese evenly over sauce.
06 - Starting from a long edge, roll dough tightly into a log. Using a sharp knife, slice into 12 equal pieces.
07 - Place rolls cut-side up on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and dried parsley or herbs.
08 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown with bubbling cheese.
09 - Cool rolls slightly before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Each roll packs 14 grams of protein without feeling heavy or dry.
  • The dough is ridiculously forgiving and comes together in minutes with no yeast or waiting.
  • They reheat beautifully, so you can meal prep a whole batch and enjoy them all week.
  • Kids and adults both grab them straight from the pan.
02 -
  • Do not skip the kneading step, even though the dough feels sticky at first it transforms into something smooth and workable with just a couple of minutes of effort.
  • Let the cooked beef cool slightly before adding it to the dough or the heat will soften the dough and make rolling difficult.
  • Use a very sharp knife to slice the log cleanly, wiping the blade between cuts to keep the rolls neat.
03 -
  • For an even crispier top, brush the rolls with a beaten egg instead of olive oil before baking.
  • If you love garlic, mix a little garlic powder into the olive oil before brushing it on top.
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice the log quickly and cleanly without squishing the fillings out.
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