5 INGREDIENTSFAST FIX

PEPPERONI ROLL-UPS

Each bite of this fast treat has gooey, melted cheese and real pizza flavor. It’s a big hit at my house, especially when I serve it with pizza sauce for dipping.

—Debra Purcell, Safford, AZ


Takes: 20 min. • Makes: 8 appetizers

1 tube (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent rolls

16 slices pepperoni, cut into quarters

2 pieces string cheese (1 oz. each), cut into quarters

3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning, divided

1/4 tsp. garlic salt

1. Unroll crescent dough; separate into eight triangles. Place eight pepperoni pieces on each. Place a piece of cheese on the short side of each triangle; sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning. Roll up each, starting with the short side; pinch seams to seal. Sprinkle with the garlic salt and remaining Italian seasoning.

2. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Per serving: 2 roll-ups equals 282 cal., 17g fat (5g sat. fat), 12mg chol., 766mg sodium, 22g carb. (4g sugars, trace fiber), 7g pro.

KiDS in the KiTCHeN

Pepperoni Roll-Ups are a great treat for teens to make themselves, but younger kids can get into the act, too! Let them set the pepperoni and cheese in place, sprinkle on the seasonings and roll it all up!