Description
Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread is a fun, pull-apart savory treat perfect for parties and game day. Made with flaky biscuit dough layered with mozzarella, pepperoni, and Parmesan, it’s seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs then baked to golden perfection. Serve warm with marinara or pizza sauce for dipping to enjoy a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines classic pizza flavors in a shareable, finger-friendly form.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans (16 oz total) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni, cut into quarters
Other
- ¼ cup melted butter
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
- Marinara or pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a bundt pan using nonstick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Cut Biscuit Dough: Open the refrigerated biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into quarters. This will create small pieces perfect for layering.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the biscuit pieces along with shredded mozzarella, quartered pepperoni, grated Parmesan, melted butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Toss everything together gently but thoroughly to coat each piece evenly.
- Assemble in Pan: Transfer the mixture into the prepared bundt pan, spreading and pressing gently to pack the dough pieces evenly without squashing.
- Bake: Place the bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Bake until the top is golden brown and the biscuit dough is cooked through.
- Cool and Invert: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes. Then carefully invert the bundt pan onto a serving plate so the bread comes out cleanly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley on top if desired. Serve the monkey bread warm with marinara or pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked sausage, diced bell peppers, or mushrooms for the pepperoni to customize flavors.
- Ensure the dough pieces are evenly coated with butter and seasonings for the best flavor.
- This recipe works great as a fun appetizer for parties, game days, or casual dinners.
- Make sure to let the bread cool slightly before inverting to avoid breaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
