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Freshly baked pizza crescent rolls on a wooden cutting board, topped with herbs, with one roll cut open to reveal ground beef, pepperoni, and melted cheese.
Jana Rae

Pizza Crescent Rolls

Soft homemade crescent rolls stuffed with beefy pizza filling, mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning. Perfect for dinner, game night, or weekend baking.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rise Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

For the Dough (from my Cheesy Crescent Rolls recipe):
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour 450 g
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 packet 7 g active dry yeast
  • 1 cup + 1 Tbsp warm milk ~260 g
  • ½ stick melted butter ~50 g
For the Filling:
  • ½ lb 225 g ground beef
  • ½ cup pizza sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 –1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 20 –24 slices pepperoni
  • ½ cup sliced mushrooms optional
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
For Brushing:
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter
  • Pinch of garlic powder + Italian seasoning

Method
 

  1. Prepare the dough following the steps from my Cheesy Crescent Rolls recipe until the first rise is complete.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  3. Drain excess fat, then stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to let the flavors blend. Set aside to cool slightly.
  4. Punch down the dough and divide it into 10–12 equal pieces.
  5. Roll each piece into a circle (~¼ inch thick).
  6. Place a spoonful of beef mixture in the center, top with mozzarella, pepperoni, and mushrooms if using.
  7. Fold into a half-moon, pinch edges to seal, then gently roll into a crescent shape.
  8. Place shaped rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely, and let rise for 30–40 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Brush rolls with melted butter seasoned with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Bake 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Serve hot with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

Recipe Notes

  • Don’t overfill — it makes sealing the rolls harder.
  • You can prep and freeze unbaked rolls for up to 1 month; bake straight from frozen, adding a few minutes to the cook time.
  • Works great with leftover meat sauce or chili.