Keto Beef Pepperoni Cheese Roll Ups (Printable)
Savory beef and pepperoni roll ups with melted mozzarella and parmesan. Perfect low-carb appetizer ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound lean ground beef
02 - 2 ounces pepperoni slices
→ Dairy
03 - 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
05 - 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
→ Seasonings
06 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional
11 - 1 cup sugar-free marinara sauce, for dipping
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
03 - Divide the beef mixture into 8 equal portions. Flatten each portion on a sheet of parchment paper into a rectangle (about 5x3 inches).
04 - Place a few pepperoni slices and some shredded mozzarella in the center of each rectangle.
05 - Carefully roll up each rectangle around the filling, sealing the edges to prevent cheese from leaking out.
06 - Arrange the roll ups seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Top each roll up with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
07 - Bake for 15 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Serve hot with marinara sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of melty mozzarella and savory pepperoni creates an incredibly satisfying bite that feels like cheating
- They come together in just 30 minutes, making them perfect for last minute gatherings or weeknight cravings
02 -
- Chilling the beef mixture for 15 minutes before shaping makes it much easier to work with and less likely to tear
- The parchment paper is absolutely essential for rolling, as the beef mixture will stick to almost anything else
03 -
- Wet your hands lightly with cold water before shaping the roll ups to prevent sticking
- Rotate the baking sheet halfway through cooking for even browning