Name: Ham and Cheese Pizza Roll Ups
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1 store-bought pizza dough ((rectangle shape if possible)); 2 tablespooons olive oil ((divided)); 8-10 slices cooked ham ((thin slices)); 1/2 cup shredded firm mozzarella; 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

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Pizza Roll Ups a fast and easy appetizer. Use a pre made pizza dough and add a layer of ham and cheese. Roll it up, sprinkle with a little Parmesan cheese and bake. So good!

Pizza Roll Ups Recipe

In Italy I learned that lunch is the big meal of the day. We usually start with a pasta dish, then I make a meat, fish, egg or cheese dish and a vegetable on the side.

Of course fresh bread is served and fruit as a dessert. A fancy dessert is usually kept for Sundays, guests coming over, or special occasions.

Dinner here in Italy, is the light meal of the day. Some cheese or a couple of slices of prosciutto and a simple salad or veggie.

Then sometimes you come across a delicious recipe such as these Pizza Roll Ups that make the perfect appetizer or even main dish which you could serve alongside a simple tossed salad.

I love appetizers so any way I can serve them, I do!

How to make Pizza Roll Ups

You can make your own Pizza Dough or even a good store-bought works perfectly.
Roll out the dough and brush with a little olive oil.
Top the dough with thin slices of cooked ham.
Sprinkle with shredded firm mozzarella cheese.
Roll up the dough and slice into 1/2 inch slices.
Brush the slices with a little olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.
Bake and serve warm.

I made these Pizza Roll Ups with store-bought pizza dough although if you prefer a salted pastry crust or a puff pastry it would definitely work too!

I find using a firm mozzarella better than a fresh, because the fresh can sometimes be too watery. We also loved the addition of some freshly grated Parmesan sprinkled on the roll ups before they were baked.