High Protein Pepperoni Pizza Rolls (Printable)

Savory rolls bursting with pepperoni, lean beef, and melty cheese, encased in a protein-rich dough. Perfect snack or quick meal.

# 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 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ Filling

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

→ Topping

13 - 1 tbsp olive oil
14 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 1 tsp dried parsley or Italian herbs

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks for about 4–5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in black pepper and Italian herbs. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, self-rising flour, egg, garlic powder, and salt until a sticky dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2–3 minutes, until smooth.
04 - Roll the dough into a rectangle, approximately 12 x 10 inches.
05 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
06 - Evenly scatter cooked beef, pepperoni slices, and mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
07 - Starting from a long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Slice into 12 equal pieces.
08 - Arrange rolls cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with olive oil, sprinkle with Parmesan and dried parsley or herbs.
09 - Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.
10 - Cool slightly before serving.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dough comes together in minutes without yeast or rising time
  • Each roll packs 14 grams of protein while tasting like genuine comfort food
02 -
  • The dough feels sticky at first but becomes smooth as you knead it
  • Let the beef cool slightly before adding it or the cheese melts too fast
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife and saw gently when slicing the log to keep the round shape intact
  • Space the rolls at least two inches apart on the baking sheet so they rise properly
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