Cheesy, crispy-edged pizza roll-ups with melty mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning — all without traditional dough. Perfect for keto, low-carb snacks, lunches, or quick dinners.
Servings
Makes 8–10 roll-ups
Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 12–15 minutes
- Total: ~25 minutes
Ingredients
Cheese “Crust”
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Filling
- 20–25 pepperoni slices
- ½ cup pizza sauce
(use low-carb or sugar-free sauce) - 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Optional:
- cooked sausage
- mushrooms
- olives
- jalapeños
- bell peppers
Optional Garnish
- fresh basil
- red chili flakes
- parmesan
- garlic butter
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to:
- 375°F (190°C)
Line baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make Cheese Base
In a bowl combine:
- mozzarella
- parmesan
- Italian seasoning
- garlic powder
- black pepper
Step 3: Form Cheese Circles
Scoop small portions onto parchment.
Spread into thin circles:
- about 4–5 inches wide
Leave space between each.
Step 4: Bake the Cheese
Bake for:
- 5–7 minutes
Until:
- melted
- bubbling
- edges lightly golden
Important
You want them flexible, not fully crisp yet.
Step 5: Add Fillings
Remove tray from oven.
Add to each cheese round:
- small spoon pizza sauce
- mozzarella
- pepperoni
- optional toppings
Do not overfill.
Step 6: Roll Them Up
While still warm:
- carefully roll each into log shape
Place seam-side down.
Step 7: Final Bake
Return to oven for:
- 4–6 minutes
Until:
- cheese melts fully
- roll-ups become golden
- edges crisp slightly
Step 8: Finish & Serve
Optional finishing:
- brush garlic butter
- sprinkle parmesan
- add basil or chili flakes
Serve warm with:
- extra pizza sauce
- ranch
- garlic dip
Air Fryer Method
Cook cheese rounds at:
- 375°F (190°C) for 4–5 minutes
Roll and cook:
- another 2–3 minutes
Texture & Flavor
- Crispy cheesy outside
- Gooey pizza center
- Savory pepperoni flavor
- Low-carb comfort food vibe
Approximate Nutrition (Per 2 Roll-Ups)
- Calories: ~220–320
- Protein: ~16–22g
- Net carbs: ~2–4g
- Fat: ~16–24g
Depends on toppings and sauce.
Optional Variations
Supreme Pizza Version
Add:
- sausage
- peppers
- mushrooms
- olives
Buffalo Chicken Version
Use:
- shredded chicken
- buffalo sauce
- ranch drizzle
Carnivore Version
Skip sauce and use:
- meats
- cheese only
Extra Crispy Version
Bake cheese rounds slightly longer before rolling.
Meal Prep & Storage
Refrigerator
- up to 4 days
Reheat
Best in:
- air fryer
- oven
Microwave softens them.
Pro Tips
Use Parchment Paper
Cheese sticks badly without it.
Roll While Warm
Cooling makes cheese crack.
Don’t Add Too Much Sauce
Extra moisture prevents crisping.
Freshly Shredded Cheese Works Best
Melts smoother and crisps better.
