Description
Pesto Mozzarella Rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make snack featuring soft mozzarella cheese, fresh basil pesto, and flaky dough rolled together and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties, quick snacks, or cozy treats, they offer a blend of creamy, tangy, and herbaceous flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 sheet of pizza dough or puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
Filling
- 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into thin strips or small cubes
- 1–2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Finishing
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil, for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dough: Roll out your dough into a smooth rectangle on a lightly floured surface, ensuring an even thickness to create a sturdy base that’s easy to roll without tearing.
- Spread the Pesto: Generously spread a thin, even layer of fresh basil pesto over the entire surface of the dough to form the flavorful foundation of the rolls.
- Add the Mozzarella: Distribute sliced or cubed fresh mozzarella cheese evenly over the pesto-covered dough to ensure gooey, cheesy bites in every roll.
- Roll and Slice: Starting from one edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into equal-sized rolls about 1 to 1.5 inches thick, ideal for snacking.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Place the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush them lightly with olive oil, and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- Use room temperature dough to make rolling easier and to prevent tearing.
- Drain excess moisture from mozzarella to avoid soggy rolls by patting the cheese dry before use.
- Chill sliced rolls for 10 minutes before baking to help maintain their shape.
- For a shiny, golden crust, brush rolls with an egg wash instead of olive oil.
- Space the rolls evenly on the baking sheet to ensure even baking and crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pesto, mozzarella, snack, appetizer, easy recipe, cheesy rolls, herbaceous, baked rolls, party food
