According toCNBC, the brand got its start as a mom-and-pop-run pizzeria in Minnesota back in 1951.
The couple sold the business to food giant Pillsbury in 1975.
That credit goes to Jeno Palucci, founder of Jeno’s Pizza Rolls.
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For optimal crispiness, I went with the classic cooking method: the oven.
Not the most enticing.
I purchased a 50-count bag for $5.99.
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The inside featured a vibrant orange sauce that resembled the color of your typical Buffalo sauce-dressed chicken wings.
Embedded in the sauce were small pieces of cheese and chicken.
Instead, they were just pockets of spicy Buffalo sauce.
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Additionally, the chicken had a weak presence that I could hardly detect.
This flavor gave off notable heat that continued to linger.
I purchased a box of 15 for $2.99.
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The inside was filled with a bright red tomato sauce and some small pieces of cheese.
Some sauce peaked through the sides of the crust, as well.
Given the ingredient lineup, I expected to see some pieces of meat when I cut open a roll.
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The taste:Again, still missing the meat.
If you’re looking for a meat-packed pizza roll, you might be disappointed by this one.
“It doesn’t have a ton of flavor,” my roommate noted.
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I picked up a 50-count bag of theTriple Pepperoni Pizza Rollsfor $6.65.
To my surprise, there were only two measly cubes of pepperoni mixed into the sauce.
The taste:The smoky flavor of the pepperoni was noticeably pronounced and had a slight kick.
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However, this prominent smokiness was a detracting quality for me, as I found it to taste artificial.
I presumed this was from the “natural hickory smoke flavor” included in the product’s ingredients.
I picked up a 15-count box for $2.99.
The look:Crisp and golden brown like the others.
Again, some of the cheese didn’t melt and remained in solid form.
However, I still preferred this one to some of the other flavors because of its simplicity.
There were no unnecessary toppings like the others.
Naturally flavored with other natural flavors."
A 50-count bag cost me $6.65.
The look:Like the others, these were crispy on the outside with darker brown edges.
Staying true to its name, thereweremore cheese cubes in this variety than the regular cheese option.
I also didn’t detect the same pasty texture of tomato sauce I found with the regular cheese option.
Instead, I thought the sauce, cheese, and crust were more balanced with each other.
Out of all six pizza roll flavors, this one was the most balanced.
This meaty ingredient gave off a mild kick that wasn’t overly powerful.
Plus, it helped counter the sweetness from the sauce, offering a savory element.
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