Easy Pizza Rolls and Pizza Dip

     For today's post, I decided to share two very simple dishes that are great for parties or a quick lunch.  Both of these can be made in advanced and reheated in the oven when ready to eat.  Everyone loves pizza!  My pizza dip and pizza rolls are just another delicious option to ordering pizza for delivery.  They can also be made a little healthier with some substitutions :)  Enjoy!

Pizza Rolls (I did not include measurements.  It's all relative to how many you want to make.  Each crescent roll can will create 8 pizza rolls.)
Ingredients:
Canned crescent rolls
Marinara sauce
String mozzarella cheese, cut into smaller pieces (I use fat free cheese.  Each full stick can be cut into four smaller sticks.)
Pepperoni (I use turkey pepperoni.)

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.

Roll out your crescent rolls and separate at the "dotted" line.  Pinch together the triangles so that you have two rectangular sheets of dough.  With a knife, cut each rectangle into 4 strips.  Each can should yield 8 strips total.  Use a little bit of AP flour through these steps so that the dough doesn't stick to your counter or hands.

In each strip, spread 1/2 teaspoon of marinara.  Top with cheese and pepperoni.  Gently roll the strip up into a little pocket.  Press the sides down with your fingers to keep the filling inside while it bakes.

Place the rolls onto your baking sheet.  They will rise a little so leave them enough room.  Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.  You're looking for the same brown as if you were just baking the rolls.  Be careful, they will be super hot (inside and out).  Serve with additional marinara for dipping.



Pizza Dip
Ingredients:
1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cups of marinara sauce
5 ounces of reduced fat cream cheese, chive and onion flavored
1/2 cup of cooked meat (I use turkey pepperoni.  You could also use ground meat or just sauteed veggies.  Whatever you like on your pizza is really perfect for this dip.  Never use raw meat though. it will not cook all the way on this dish.)

Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a baking or casserole dish with non-stick spray.

Spread the cream cheese across the bottom.  Press it down (it's easier with your fingers) so that you have one even layer.

Top the cheese with the marinara sauce.  Use a spoon to evenly distribute to create a layer.  Finally, top with cheese and other toppings.

Bake for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and dip is bubbly.  MMMM!  So yummy!

 

This is a perfect Sunday lunch.  Delicious food and the game on TV!  Check out my Spinach Dip.