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.

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Servings

Makes 8–10 roll-ups

Time

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Cook: 12–15 minutes
• Total: ~25 minutes

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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

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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

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Optional Garnish

• fresh basil
• red chili flakes
• parmesan
• garlic butter

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Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to:

• 375°F (190°C)

Line baking tray with parchment paper.

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Step 2: Make Cheese Base

In a bowl combine:

• mozzarella
• parmesan
• Italian seasoning
• garlic powder
• black pepper

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Step 3: Form Cheese Circles

Scoop small portions onto parchment.

Spread into thin circles:

• about 4–5 inches wide

Leave space between each.

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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.

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Step 5: Add Fillings

Remove tray from oven.

Add to each cheese round:

1. small spoon pizza sauce
2. mozzarella
3. pepperoni
4. optional toppings

Do not overfill.

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Step 6: Roll Them Up

While still warm:

• carefully roll each into log shape

Place seam-side down.

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Step 7: Final Bake

Return to oven for:

• 4–6 minutes

Until:

• cheese melts fully
• roll-ups become golden
• edges crisp slightly

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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

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Air Fryer Method

Cook cheese rounds at:

• 375°F (190°C) for 4–5 minutes

Roll and cook:

• another 2–3 minutes

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Texture & Flavor

• Crispy cheesy outside
• Gooey pizza center
• Savory pepperoni flavor
• Low-carb comfort food vibe

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Approximate Nutrition (Per 2 Roll-Ups)

• Calories: ~220–320
• Protein: ~16–22g
• Net carbs: ~2–4g
• Fat: ~16–24g

Depends on toppings and sauce.

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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.

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Meal Prep & Storage

Refrigerator

• up to 4 days

Reheat

Best in:

• air fryer
• oven

Microwave softens them.

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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.