Since I’ve talked to you for quite awhile now on lots of ways to live healthy, I thought I would start sharing recipes with you. My kids and I have these Pepperoni Roll-Ups for lunch whenever we’re on vacation from school. The recipe is quick and easy to make – it takes me half an hour or less to make it (I did pause to take pictures, so it’s probably less).
You only need 5 ingredients to make these Pepperoni Roll-Ups! I adapted the recipe to make it healthy, like I talk about in my post, 14 Ways to Adapt Existing Recipes to be Heart Healthy. I used reduced fat crescent rolls (instead of regular), turkey pepperoni (instead of regular), low-fat mozzarella shredded cheese (instead of string cheese), Italian seasoning, and garlic powder (instead of garlic salt).
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First, unroll the crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles. I put them on wax paper so they’re easier to roll up and remove when I transfer to a baking sheet.
Cut the pepperoni into quarters. I found the easiest way to do this is to make two piles of 8 pepperoni each. Then, I just quarter each pile and I end up with the eight pieces I need for each triangle, in each pile.
Now put eight pieces of pepperoni on the crescent rolls. This is easy to do and you can even have your kids help you!
Now put the shredded cheese on it. I didn’t measure it out, I just sprinkled some on. My sons like less cheese than my daughter and I do, so I put less on their roll-ups, and more on ours.
Add Italian seasoning. I started to sprinkle on the Italian seasoning from the 1/2 teaspoon, but found out it was easier to just sprinkle some on directly from the seasoning container.
Then, roll them up starting from the long side. See, most of them rolled up pretty easy from the wax paper; only 1 stuck a tiny bit. Once they’re rolled up, sprinkle with a little more Italian seasoning and some garlic powder.
I transferred them to a baking sheet that had been sprayed with canola cooking spray.
Here’s the baked pepperoni roll-ups, only 12 minutes later!
Here’s a closer view so you can see what each one looks like.
There you have it! A really healthy lunch; a fun summer lunch for you and your kids to enjoy. Since the baking time is only 12 minutes, it doesn’t even heat up your house. I had my pepperoni roll-up with veggie chips and cantaloupe, which of course I bought on sale!
A heart healthy, fun and delicious lunch for you and your kids to enjoy. It's quick and easy to make!
- 1 tube reduced fat refrigerated crescent rolls
- 16 slices turkey pepperoni cut into quarters
- 2 pieces string cheese (1 ounce each) cut into quarters
- 3/4 tsp Italian seasoning divided
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
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Unroll crescent dough and separate into eight triangles.
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Place eight pepperoni pieces on each triangle.
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Place a piece of cheese on the long side of each triangle.
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Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
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Roll up each triangle, starting with a long side.
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Sprinkle with garlic powder and remaining Italian seasoning.
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Place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
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Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
I used shredded low fat mozzarella cheese instead of the string cheese because that's what I had on hand. I just sprinkled some on each triangle.
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This looks SUPER yummy! I’ll be adding this to the list of meals to try for the kids! Thanks for sharing!!
Jessica, I’m so glad you like it!
These look awesome! I’m definitely going to try these with my toddler! Yummy
Oh good Amber, I’m glad you like them!
This is a very kid friendly lunch for sure. My two would love it. Thank you for the recipe. 🙂
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Yummy! I make pizza rolls too but I make my dough from scratch. This seems easier when in a hurry.
Jenn, that’s amazing you know how to make your own crescent rolls! I would love to know how to make them from scratch.
These sound absolutely yummy and I’m so happy that they’re heart healthy. They’ll be fun to make with my kids one evening. Thanks for the idea, Brenda. 🙂
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Susan, yes, even your older kids will enjoy them; I now mine do. Although, my oldest son needs to eat more than one!
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I love how detailed this recipe is with all the little tid bits of what worked best! I know feel confident I could easily tackle this with an energetic toddler! Great recipe!
Maygin, thank you for your kind words about my post. I appreciate it. Yes, you could easily make this with your toddler because it’s so quick and easy.
These look really good, something quick and easy for anytime! I’m going to have to try turkey pepperoni. I didn’t even know they made it!
Thanks Gloria! Yes, and the turkey pepperoni tastes really good too. You will barely notice any difference, other than less grease!
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Gracie and I love to make stuff with crescent rolls. This looks yummy!
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Sonya, my daughter loves things made with crescent rolls too! I have several recipes that use them. I’m so glad they have a reduced fat version.
Brenda recently posted…Heart Healthy Pepperoni Roll-Ups Lunch Recipe
I know, isn’t it amazing! Our families don’t even know they are eating low-fat either. I love it!
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These sound great and are perfect to take to a picnic. My granddaughter will be requesting these! She loves pepperoni.
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AnnMarie, I never thought about that, but they would be good to take to a picnic. You could keep them wrapped in foil so they would stay warm. I’m glad it’s something your granddaughter would like.
Brenda recently posted…Heart Healthy Pepperoni Roll-Ups Lunch Recipe
Yummy! I love crescent rolls. These look like they’d be great for party finger foods! Thank you for sharing your recipe.
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Kelly, you’re right, the original recipe said it would make great appetizers. I just use them for our lunch, since we don’t host any parties.
Brenda recently posted…Heart Healthy Pepperoni Roll-Ups Lunch Recipe
Thank you so much for sharing! We are definitely going to have to make those this weekend. My kids are going to love them!
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Michelle, I hope your kids like them as much as mine do!
This looks like such a fun lunch, especially for kids. Thanks for sharing
Nicole, I’m glad you like it!