Pepperoni pizza monkey bread is a deliciously cheese, pepperoni-filled, savory pull-apart bread loaded with pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and spices to create an appetizer that combines the classic flavors of pepperoni pizza and garlic bread!
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- Why You’ll Love Monkey Bread Pepperoni Pizza
- Ingredients
- Flavor Variations
- How to Make Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread
- Hint
- Storage
- What to Serve with Pepperoni Pizza Pull Apart Bread
- Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Try This Delicious Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread Today
- More Pepperoni Recipes You’ll Enjoy
- Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread
When my children were still in the house, I made a lot of pepperoni pizza and garlic bread for dinner. It was something they absolutely loved that night and devoured the next day after school – along with their friends, of course.
These days, I don’t put quite that much effort into pizza night, but I do enjoy making this pepperoni pizza monkey bread for a quick and easy pizza party for myself and my guy. I also love to make this and bring it to parties. It is a quick, easy, and delicious recipe, and everyone always loves it.
Why You’ll Love Monkey Bread Pepperoni Pizza
- It only uses a handful of basic ingredients, so you’ll never have to scrounge for the right ones.
- It’s an easy recipe that’s ready in about an hour from start to finish.
- It’s loaded with classic pepperoni, mozzarella, and pizza sauce flavors.
- The buttermilk biscuits used are brushed with seasoned garlic butter to add a delicious garlic bread flavor.
- It’s the perfect appetizer, potluck food, or even a fun twist on pizza night!
Ingredients
- Canned Biscuits: Grands buttermilk biscuits create the garlic bread base for the pull apart bread.
- Seasoning: A blend of garlic and seasonings create the garlicky flavor of the bread.
- Pepperoni and Cheese: Mozzarella cheese and pepperoni make this pull apart bread taste just like pizza!
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.
Flavor Variations
- Meats: Add your favorite pizza meats like bacon, ham, pepperoni, or sausage.
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
- Biscuits: You can use any brand and variety of canned biscuits you prefer, just make sure they’re large.
How to Make Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread
1: Step 1: Cut the biscuits into quarters and roll them into balls. Then, mix them with the garlic butter mixture in a small bowl.
2: Step 2: Add a layer of pepperoni to the bottom of a prepared bundt pan, followed by some shredded cheese and half the dough balls.
3: Step 3: Sprinkle half of the remaining cheese and more pepperoni on top of the biscuits, then add the remaining dough balls.
4: Step 4: Top with the rest of the cheese and pepperoni, then bake until gooey. Serve with marina and enjoy!
Hint
If you add other meats, be sure to fully cook them to avoid raw meat or a greasy final product.
Storage
Refrigerate this bread for up to 4 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container. Defrost overnight in the fridge before reheating.
To reheat, place individual portions on a microwaveable plate and cook at 30-second intervals until heated through.
Tips
- Be sure to coat every nook and cranny of your bundt pan with nonstick spray, so you can easily remove the bread.
- Be sure you use large canned biscuits. They’ll create the best texture and the best size for snacking.
- Stir the dough balls gently when combining them with the garlic butter to prevent squishing them too much.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, they’re two different names for the same delicious appetizer.
Monkey bread is a bread-based appetizer that can be either sweet or savory, depending on the ingredients used to make it.
Monkey bread may or may not have to be refrigerated, depending on the ingredients used in it. If your monkey bread has a cream cheese frosting or glaze or is made with any kind of dairy, it will have to be refrigerated.
Monkey bread can be soggy for a few reasons. If you use too much butter or wet ingredients, it can make the bread soggy. In addition, leaving the bread in the pan for longer than 15 to 30 minutes can cause steam to build up throughout the bread and make it soggy.
Monkey bread usually becomes dry due to overbaking. Every oven is different, so check the bread for doneness about 5 minutes before the specified cooking time is over.
Try This Delicious Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread Today
With its buttery, garlicky bread and tons of pepperoni and mozzarella cheese, this pepperoni pizza monkey bread tastes just like a pizza dinner in every bite. Pair it with marinara or ranch, and you’ve got a total pizza part in a single dish. Give this one a try, and I know it will immediately become one of your favorites.
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Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread
Ingredients
- 2 containers Grand buttermilk biscuits, 8 count, cut into quarters
- 5 ounce mini pepperonis
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, and lightly spray a bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray right before filling.
- Cut each biscuit into quarters and roll into balls. Place into a large bowl.
- In a small bowl that is microwave safe, melt butter.
- Add garlic powder, parsley flakes, oregano, and basil to the butter. Stir to combine.
- Pour butter mixture into the bowl over biscuits. Gently stir to coat.
- Place some of the mini pepperonis into the bottom of the prepared Bundt pan followed by ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Next, add half of the dough balls into the pan.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese and more pepperonis on top of the biscuit pieces.
- Add the remaining biscuit dough balls, followed by the remaining cheese and additional pepperonis.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Place a plate over the top of the Bundt pan and invert the pan.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Serve with marinara or your favorite dipping sauce
Notes
- Be sure to coat every nook and cranny of your bundt pan with nonstick spray, so you can easily remove the bread.
- Be sure you use large canned biscuits. They’ll create the best texture and the best size for snacking.
- Stir the dough balls gently when combining them with the garlic butter to prevent squishing them too much.
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