Delicious and Convenient Sausage Pizza Rolls Recipe

Indulge in a tasty combination of sausage, cheese, and marinara sauce wrapped in a soft dough with these easy and fun sausage pizza rolls. This recipe is perfect for a quick meal, snack, or party appetizer. The rolls are baked to perfection, delivering a warm and gooey center with a crispy crust. Get ready to enjoy a burst of flavors in every bite!

Ingredients

• 1 pound store-bought pizza dough
• 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (for garnish)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a skillet, cook the ground Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
4. Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Sprinkle the cooked sausage, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried basil over the marinara sauce.
6. Starting from one long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log shape.
7. Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 1-inch thick rolls.
8. Place the rolls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each roll.
9. Brush the tops of the rolls with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Remove from the oven and let the sausage pizza rolls cool for a few minutes.
12. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve warm.
13. Enjoy this delicious and convenient snack or meal!

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