These Easy Pizza Scrolls are the ultimate lunchbox winner. Packed with melty cheese, tasty pizza toppings, and wrapped in soft golden pastry, they’re quick to make, freezer friendly, and always a hit with kids and adults alike.
Perfect for school lunches, after-school snacks, parties, or easy dinners, these homemade pizza scrolls are far tastier — and cheaper — than store-bought versions.
The best part? You can customise them with whatever ingredients you already have in the fridge.
Why You’ll Love These Pizza Scrolls
- Budget-friendly family recipe
- Perfect for lunchboxes
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Freezer friendly
- Easy to customise
- Great for meal prep
- Kid-approved snack
- Delicious hot or cold
Tips for Perfect Pizza Scrolls
Don’t Overfill the Dough
Too many toppings can make the scrolls difficult to roll and may cause them to fall apart while baking.
Use Cold Puff Pastry
Cold pastry is much easier to work with and creates crispier pizza scrolls.
Make Them Lunchbox Friendly
Allow the scrolls to cool completely before packing into lunchboxes to prevent sogginess.
Freeze for Later
Pizza scrolls freeze beautifully, making them ideal for meal prep and busy weeks.
Pizza Scrolls
Cheesy, savoury, and fun to make, pizza scrolls are the ultimate snack or lunchbox filler. Bursting with pizza flavour in every bite, they’re perfect for parties, after-school snacks, or quick dinners.
8
servings16
minutes20
minutes230
kcal36
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Ingredients
3 cups Self raising flour
0.5 cup Ham-or diced bacon
0.25 cup Pineapple pieces
50 gram Butter
200 g Cheddar Cheese
250 ml Milk
Directions
- Preheat oven to 220C.
- Sift flour and salt into a bowl.
- Rub in the butter until the mixture looks like fine bread-crumbs.
- Stir in enough milk to make a soft dough.
- Knead on a lightly floured board.
- Roll to form a rectangle that is roughly 40cm x 25cm.
- Spread the ham and pineapple over the dough using a blunt knife.
- Sprinkle 3/4 of the cheese over the top.
- Roll up the dough starting from a long side first.
- Cut 10 × 4cm pieces from the roll. Place these pieces close together, cut side up on a greased baking tray.
- Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 min.
Equipment
Notes
- Pizza Scrolls are suitable to freeze for up to four weeks.
- To make a Puff Pastry version of Pizza Scrolls, substitute the dough for a sheet of pre-made puff pastry – extra quick!! Just watch them to make sure they don’t overcook!
- We also have a recipe on the website for Cheesy Vegemite Scrolls.
Air Fryer Pizza Scrolls
Want even crispier pizza scrolls?
Cook them in the air fryer at 180°C for 8–10 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
This method is perfect for reheating leftovers too.
How to Store Pizza Scrolls
Store leftover pizza scrolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To freeze:
- Allow scrolls to cool completely
- Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results
Frequently Asked Questions
Can pizza scrolls be frozen?
Yes. Pizza scrolls freeze very well and are perfect for meal prep and lunchboxes.
Can I use puff pastry instead of pizza dough?
Absolutely. Puff pastry gives pizza scrolls a flaky, crispy texture.
What cheese works best for pizza scrolls?
Mozzarella melts beautifully, but cheddar, tasty cheese, or pizza blends also work well.
Are pizza scrolls good for school lunches?
Yes. They taste great warm or cold, making them ideal for lunchboxes.
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Final Thoughts
These Easy Pizza Scrolls are one of those recipes every busy family needs. They’re quick, affordable, freezer friendly, and endlessly customisable.
Whether you’re making them for lunchboxes, parties, or a simple family snack, they’re guaranteed to disappear fast.
Response to “Easy Pizza Scrolls Recipe (Perfect for Lunchboxes)”
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