Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
10 ounce

pepperoni

sliced then quarterd

1 unit

green pepper

chopped

1 unit

red pepper

chopped

6 ounce

mozzarella cheese

shredded

6 ounce

cheddar cheese

shredded

1 unit

egg

beaten

2 lb

fresh pizza dough

0.5 cup

water

Step 1
~5 min

Slice pepperoni into quarters.

Step 2
~5 min

Chop green and red peppers.

Step 3
~5 min

Saute pepperoni and peppers in a small amount of oil until tender.

Step 4
~5 min

Divide pizza dough into two portions.

Step 5
~5 min

Roll out each dough portion to cover a cookie sheet.

Step 6
~5 min

Bake the dough at 350 degrees F for about 4 minutes, until slightly risen.

Step 7
~5 min

Beat the egg in a bowl.

Step 8
~5 min

Add 1/4 cup of water to the beaten egg and mix.

Step 9
~5 min

Combine the sauteed pepperoni and peppers with the egg mixture.

Step 10
~5 min

Spread the pepperoni and pepper mixture evenly on the partially baked dough.

Step 11
~5 min

Layer the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the pepperoni and pepper mixture.

Step 12
~5 min

Roll up the dough tightly like a jelly roll, sealing the ends.

Step 13
~5 min

Use the remaining water to seal the dough if necessary.

Step 14
~5 min

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 15
~5 min

Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Brush with melted butter before baking for extra flavor and browning.

Add Italian seasoning to the egg mixture for added flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepared a day in advance and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong, savory
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Serve alongside a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Marinara sauce
Green salad
Garlic bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular party snack and appetizer.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Game day
Parties

Occasion Tags

Game Day
Party
Snack Time

Popularity Score

75/100

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