March Madness Food; aka Crescent Pepperoni Roll-Ups

Every spring, my husband takes two days off work to "sit around and watch college basketball". I'm usually recruited to make a yummy snack, or two (big surprise), and am always looking for something new to make (another big surprise).  This year, he requested a big, baked Stromboli-thing I make (see 2/5/12 post for recipe), but I just didn't have the energy to undertake it this year.  What I did make, though, is practically just as good, and much quicker/easier to make; sort of "mini Strombolis"!

Crescent Pepperoni Roll-Ups (with a nod to www.plainchicken.com)

2 "cans" refrigerated crescent rolls (8 count)

big bag of pepperoni slices

8 pieces of mozzarella string cheese, cut in half

garlic powder

spaghetti/marinara sauce (optional), for dipping

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Unroll crescent rolls and separate into 16 triangles. Place 5 slices of pepperoni on each triangle and top with a piece of the halved string cheese. Roll up, starting from the big end and working to the tip of the triangle.  Place on baking sheet lined with aluminum foil (for easy clean-up) and sprinkle each "roll-up" with garlic powder. 

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.  Serve warm with a side of spaghetti/marinara sauce for dipping. This recipe makes 16; I doubled it for the "March Madness" group!

Sooooooo yummy; like tiny, inside-out pepperoni pizzas!