Pepperoni Rolls

These were an instant hit, and easy to make.

Yield: 36

1 bag (36 count) frozen dinner rolls

pepperoni slices (about 230)

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Arrange frozen rolls on a large sheet cake pan or platter. Allow space between the rolls.

Cover with paper towels or kitchen towel, and thaw at room temperature for 1 hour.

When rolls are softened, flatten a roll in palm of hand. Arrange 6-8 slices of pepperoni in the roll. Add small amount cheese.

Fold sides up to cover pepperoni and roll into a ball or oval shape. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Continue doing same with all of the rolls. When arranging on baking sheets, keep about 3 inches between each pepperoni roll. Cover with kitchen towels and allow to rise at room temperature for about 4 hours.

Bake @ 350 degrees until rolls are light golden brown.

Remove from baking sheet onto a paper towel lined plate to drain grease from the bottom, if necessary (I did not need to do this). Allow to set for about 2 minutes, and then transfer to a cooling rack.

Store in an airtight container or wrap individually in cling wrap.