Go ahead, admit it. Totino’s Pepperoni Pizza Rolls were a defining food of your youth – those little pockets of molten cheese and pepperoni that powered you through countless study sessions, gaming marathons, and late-night snack attacks. But here’s the thing: you can make them better at home. This copycat recipe captures everything you loved about the original – that crispy shell, gooey cheese center, and zesty pepperoni punch – while using quality ingredients you actually recognize. No more mystery meat or unpronounceable preservatives, just pure pizza roll perfection
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Why do homemade pizza rolls taste the best?
Go on, admit it. Totino’s Pepperoni Pizza Rolls powered you through countless study groups, gaming sessions, and generally fueled your teenage years. But now that you are older, why not make a homemade version that is not only healthier but also tastier? This copycat recipe is bursting with the zesty pepperoni, gooey cheese, and tangy sauce you remember, but you can use better-quality ingredients.
Make copycat Totino’s Pizza Rolls for yourself, or give your kids an elevated version of an after-school classic.
Copycat Totino’s Pizza Rolls ingredients and their roles
For these pepperoni pizza rolls, you’ll need:
- Shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese – gives that pizza cheese pull everyone wants and adds an element of creaminess. Using low-moisture mozzarella cheese helps minimize the amount of liquid trapped in the pizza rolls.
- Pizza sauce – completes the traditional pizza taste of the rolls with its sweet and tangy flavor. Provides a great dipping sauce option for those who want it.
- Pepperoni, chopped into small pieces – provides the zesty, meaty tang that contrasts nicely with the cheese and crunchy crust.
- Square wonton wrappers (about 25 wrappers) – hold the filling together and bake up nice and crisp. Using wonton wrappers lets you skip making the dough from scratch.
- Canola or vegetable oil – is the medium for frying the pizza rolls. Using a neutral oil won’t add any flavors to the pizza rolls.
- Water – seals the wonton wrappers so they won’t split during frying.
How to make copycat Totino’s Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
To prepare the pizza rolls for frying:
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, and chopped pepperoni with a wooden spoon. Set aside for later.
- On a clean work surface, lay a single wonton wrapper in a diamond shape.
- Using a tablespoon, portion the filling mixture in the center of the wonton wrapper.
- Dip one finger in the water and moisten the edges of the wonton wrapper.
- Fold the bottom point of the wrapper over the filling to meet the top point. Press down the edges to seal in the filling.
- Fold the left and right points in to meet in the middle, and then fold the top point down to form a roll. Press the seams lightly to seal.
- Place the rolls on a baking tray and form the remaining rolls.
- Let the rolls sit for 10 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes to prevent them from opening while frying.
To fry the pizza rolls:
- Fill a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with a few inches of vegetable oil.
- Attach a deep-fry thermometer to the side of the pot.
- Heat the oil over medium-high until it reaches 360°F. You don’t want the oil to drop below 350°F or exceed 375°F, so you will need to adjust the flame as needed.
- Place a paper towel-lined wire rack on top of a baking tray near the stove.
- Fry the pizza rolls in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Use a slotted spoon or a cooking spider to remove the pizza rolls, then place them on a wire rack to drain.
- Serve hot with extra pizza sauce or your favorite sauce.
What to serve with Totino’s Pizza Rolls
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls are wonderful on their own, but they are even better when you serve them as part of a meal. Below are a few suggestions that complement them well.
Olive Garden Salad – You don’t need a fancy salad to serve with pizza rolls, and the classic “all-you-can-eat” salad from Olive Garden is perfect. It is more than basic with the addition of black olives and pepperoncini, but it’s light enough to let the rolls be the star of the meal.
Toasted Raviolis – Are you planning a snack buffet? If you are, then you need to make Toasted Raviolis for it! This version is similar to what you can find at Olive Garden, featuring a crunchy breadcrumb crust and a beefy interior. Toasted Raviolis are simple to make, but will really impress your guests.
Tiramisu. No meal is complete without a bit of dessert. This Tiramisu recipe can be streamlined; it takes only 30 minutes to put together, but it’s a true classic. With coffee-infused sponge cake, a rich cream cheese filling, and a light dusting of cocoa powder, you and your guests will love this sweet treat!
Storage and reheating instructions for Totino’s Pizza Rolls
- Refrigerate: Cool completely, then store in an airtight container for 2-3 days
- Freeze: Flash-freeze on a baking sheet, then transfer to freezer bags for up to 1 month
- Reheat from fridge: Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until crispy
- Reheat from frozen: Bake at 375°F for 12-15 minutes (no need to thaw)
- Air fryer reheat: 350°F for 5-6 minutes for ultimate crispiness
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Totino’s Pepperoni Pizza rolls
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce plus extra for dipping
- 1/2 cup pepperoni chopped into small pieces
- 1 package square wonton wrappers about 25 wrappers
- water for sealing
- canola or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, and chopped pepperoni. Mix well.
- Lay a wonton wrapper on a flat surface in a diamond shape. Place a heaping spoonful of the cheese and pepperoni mixture in the center. Avoid overfilling. Dip your fingertip in water and lightly moisten the edges of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner up over the filling to form a triangle. Fold in the left and right corners toward the center. Fold the top corner down, creating an envelope shape. Press all edges firmly to seal. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- To strengthen the seal of the wrappers, let the pizza rolls sit for 5 to 10 minutes or freeze for 10 to 15 minutes.
- In a deep heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil to 350°F to 375°F.
- Fry the pizza rolls in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Serve hot, accompanied by extra pizza sauce for dipping.
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