Rolled up like a cinnamon roll, these taste as good as they look.

Ingredients

• 1 (13.8-ounce) tube refrigerated pizza dough
• 8 (3/4-ounce) slices American Cheese
• 2 ounces sliced pepperoni
• Pizza sauce or marinara pasta sauce, if desired

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 12-cup muffin pan; set aside.
2. Pat out dough on lightly floured surface into 15×9-inch rectangle.
3. Place cheese in two rows on long edge of rectangle, leaving 1/2-inch border; top with pepperoni.
4. Roll up dough, starting from cheese edge, into 15-inch log.
5. Slice log into 12 equal pieces.
6. Place each piece into muffin cup.
7. Bake 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
8. Remove from oven; run knife around edges of each muffin cup to loosen.
9. Cool in pan 5 minutes; remove to cooling rack.
10. Serve hot or cold with pizza sauce or marinara, if desired.
11. Store refrigerated.

Cook’s Notes

Use pizza cutter to make cutting buns quick and easy.