High Protein Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Get ready to indulge in these delectable high-protein cheesy pepperoni pizza rolls that are not only guilt-free but also super easy to whip up! Packed with melty cheese, zesty pepperoni, and a crunchy exterior, these tasty bites are the ultimate on-the-go snack for work or school. Meal prep them ahead of time for a satisfying treat that fuels your day!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 4 Diced Garlic Cloves
- Parsleyoptional
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 1.1KG Extra Lean Beef Mince (2.42 lbs)
- 200g Thinly Sliced Mini Pepperoni (Sultans Beef Pepperoni - can be substituted for Turkey pepperoni or regular pepperoni) (7.06 oz)Turkey pepperoni or regular pepperoni
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 80g Softened Light Cream Cheese (2.82 oz)
- 20g Grated Mozzarella (per pizza roll) (0.71 oz)
- 15g Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (0.53 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 200g Tomato Paste (Leggo’s Garlic & Herb Pizza Sauce) (7.06 oz)
- 12 Small/Medium Tortillas (Missions Carb Balance Tortillas)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(4)
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder (5 ml)
- 1.5 Tsp Italian Herb Seasoning (7.5 ml)
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder (5 ml)
- 1 Tsp Salt (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 100ml Hot Sauce (Franks Redhot Buffalo Sauce) (3.38 fl oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by cooking some pepperoni on medium heat until it's nice and crispy, then set it aside.
- 2
Add some extra lean beef mince with the seasonings listed, and once it's cooking, add some garlic and tomato paste.
- 3
Then add some light cream cheese, hot sauce, and keep mixing until it's creamy.
- 4
Add the crispy pepperoni back to the pan with some parsley, parmesan, and mix it all together.
- 5
Grab one tortilla, evenly distribute the filling with some grated mozzarella, roll it up tightly and repeat for the other 11 rolls.
- 6
Spray them with some light cooking oil, add some oregano and more parmesan before baking them for a few minutes.
- 7
Once they're done, store them in the fridge or freezer and reheat when you're ready to eat.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Render the pepperoni in a dry pan over medium heat (325-350°F) for 3-4 minutes per side until visibly cupped and crisp, since this renders out 40-50% of its fat content that would otherwise make your filling greasy and prevent the tortilla from crisping.technique325-350°F, 3-4 min/side
- ✓Cook the beef mince until it reaches 160°F internally but don't overcook past that point, as extra lean beef (typically 93-96% lean) has minimal fat to keep it moist and will seize into a dry, crumbly texture if held on heat too long.timing160°F internal temp
- ✓Add the light cream cheese off direct high heat or on low, since its lower fat content (roughly 1/3 less than full-fat) means the milk proteins are more prone to breaking and turning grainy when overheated past 180°F.ingredientbelow 180°F
- ✓Roll the tortillas tightly and seal the seam-side down first when placing on the baking tray, because surface tension and the weight of the roll help fuse the seam shut as the cheese inside melts and acts as glue.technique
- ✓Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes seam-side down, which is hot enough to melt the mozzarella (softens around 130°F, fully melts by 180°F) and crisp the tortilla exterior via Maillard browning without drying out the filling.timing400°F, 12-15 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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High Protein Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Get ready to indulge in these delectable high-protein cheesy pepperoni pizza rolls that are not only guilt-free but also super easy to whip up! Packed with melty cheese, zesty pepperoni, and a crunchy exterior, these tasty bites are the ultimate on-the-go snack for work or school. Meal prep them ahead of time for a satisfying treat that fuels your day!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 4 Diced Garlic Cloves
- Parsleyoptional
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 1.1KG Extra Lean Beef Mince (2.42 lbs)
- 200g Thinly Sliced Mini Pepperoni (Sultans Beef Pepperoni - can be substituted for Turkey pepperoni or regular pepperoni) (7.06 oz)Turkey pepperoni or regular pepperoni
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 80g Softened Light Cream Cheese (2.82 oz)
- 20g Grated Mozzarella (per pizza roll) (0.71 oz)
- 15g Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (0.53 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 200g Tomato Paste (Leggo’s Garlic & Herb Pizza Sauce) (7.06 oz)
- 12 Small/Medium Tortillas (Missions Carb Balance Tortillas)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(4)
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder (5 ml)
- 1.5 Tsp Italian Herb Seasoning (7.5 ml)
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder (5 ml)
- 1 Tsp Salt (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 100ml Hot Sauce (Franks Redhot Buffalo Sauce) (3.38 fl oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by cooking some pepperoni on medium heat until it's nice and crispy, then set it aside.
- 2
Add some extra lean beef mince with the seasonings listed, and once it's cooking, add some garlic and tomato paste.
- 3
Then add some light cream cheese, hot sauce, and keep mixing until it's creamy.
- 4
Add the crispy pepperoni back to the pan with some parsley, parmesan, and mix it all together.
- 5
Grab one tortilla, evenly distribute the filling with some grated mozzarella, roll it up tightly and repeat for the other 11 rolls.
- 6
Spray them with some light cooking oil, add some oregano and more parmesan before baking them for a few minutes.
- 7
Once they're done, store them in the fridge or freezer and reheat when you're ready to eat.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Render the pepperoni in a dry pan over medium heat (325-350°F) for 3-4 minutes per side until visibly cupped and crisp, since this renders out 40-50% of its fat content that would otherwise make your filling greasy and prevent the tortilla from crisping.technique325-350°F, 3-4 min/side
- ✓Cook the beef mince until it reaches 160°F internally but don't overcook past that point, as extra lean beef (typically 93-96% lean) has minimal fat to keep it moist and will seize into a dry, crumbly texture if held on heat too long.timing160°F internal temp
- ✓Add the light cream cheese off direct high heat or on low, since its lower fat content (roughly 1/3 less than full-fat) means the milk proteins are more prone to breaking and turning grainy when overheated past 180°F.ingredientbelow 180°F
- ✓Roll the tortillas tightly and seal the seam-side down first when placing on the baking tray, because surface tension and the weight of the roll help fuse the seam shut as the cheese inside melts and acts as glue.technique
- ✓Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes seam-side down, which is hot enough to melt the mozzarella (softens around 130°F, fully melts by 180°F) and crisp the tortilla exterior via Maillard browning without drying out the filling.timing400°F, 12-15 minutes