Crunchy Cheesy Appetizers (Printable Format)

Savory pizza rolls stuffed with cheese, pepperoni, and sausage, then coated in crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos for a crunchy, flavorful twist on a classic appetizer.

# What You'll Gather:

→ Pizza Roll Base

01 - 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
02 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Meaty Fillings

04 - 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
05 - 1/2 cup cooked sausage, crumbled or sliced

→ Doritos Coating

06 - 1 cup crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos
07 - 1/4 cup melted butter
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

→ For Serving

10 - Extra pizza sauce for dipping (optional)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze!
02 - Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into small rectangles - about 3x5 inches each is perfect for handheld rolls.
03 - Spread a small spoonful of pizza sauce onto each rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges. Top with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese, a few mini pepperoni slices, and some crumbled sausage. Don't overfill or they'll be hard to roll!
04 - Starting from one of the short ends, carefully roll up each rectangle to create a tight little pizza roll. Pinch the edges and seams gently to seal in all that cheesy goodness.
05 - In a shallow bowl, mix together the crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos, melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until well combined. This creates the amazing crunchy coating!
06 - One by one, roll each pizza roll in the Doritos mixture, pressing gently so the chips stick to the outside. Place each coated roll on the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and crispy. The cheese inside should be melted and bubbly.
08 - Let the rolls cool for just a minute or two (the filling will be hot!), then serve warm with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping. Watch how quickly they disappear!

# Important Tips:

01 - These pizza rolls combine two party favorites - pizza and Doritos - into one irresistible snack!
02 - Make sure your sausage is pre-cooked before adding it to the filling.
03 - For best results, crush the Doritos finely enough to stick but not so fine that you lose the crunch.
04 - These are perfect for game day, movie night, or any gathering where fun finger foods are welcome.
05 - For a spicy kick, try using Flamin' Hot Doritos instead of Nacho Cheese!

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