Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread is the perfect appetizer or snack idea! All of the flavor of pizza in a yummy pull-apart bread!
Pepperoni Pizza Pull-Apart Bread
If you’re looking for the perfect game day snack or appetizer idea, then today’s recipe is for you! Full of pizza flavor, this cheesy pull-apart bread really hits all of the right notes for being quick, easy, and delicious!
Refrigerated tube biscuits are cut up and mixed with olive oil, butter, Italian seasonings, garlic, pepperoni, and plenty of cheese before being baked to perfection. Serve it alongside pizza sauce for dipping and you’ve got a winning recipe everyone will love!
Why do they call monkey bread monkey bread?
According to Wikipedia, the origin of the term “monkey bread” comes from the pastry being a finger food; the consumer would pick apart the bread as a monkey would.
Do you have to use a bundt pan for monkey bread?
Nope! Sometimes, I use a 9-in. x 13-in. baking dish. You can use whatever baking pan you want – note that you may need to keep a closer eye on shallower pans because the biscuits may brown fast, while a deeper pan may take longer for the biscuits to cook all of the way through.
Does monkey bread freeze well?
Yes! After baking, allow the bread to cool completely before wrapping in plastic wrap then a layer of aluminum foil. For best results, use it within three months. Thaw the bread overnight in the fridge and reheat it before eating.
Can monkey bread be reheated?
Absolutely! It’s actually best when warm! You can microwave individual pieces in the microwave until warmed through.
For larger pieces or the whole thing, it’s best to reheat it in the oven. Make sure any plastic wrap is removed (if you had it in the freezer or refrigerator) and cover the loaf in aluminum foil. Reheat it in the oven on the lowest temperature you can set your oven to for about 20 minutes or until the bread is heated all of the way through.
Recipe for Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread
Ingredients for the bread
- refrigerated biscuit dough
- melted butter
- olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- minced garlic
- mini pepperoni
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Parmesan cheese
Ingredients for serving
- Marinara sauce or pizza sauce, warmed
How to make Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread
Time needed: 50 minutes
How to make Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread
- Preheat oven and prepare the baking dish.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-in. baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cut biscuits and place in mixing bowl.
Cut each biscuit into quarters and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle butter and oil over the biscuits.
Drizzle the melted butter and olive oil over the top of the cut biscuits in the bowl.
- Add ingredients and mix.
Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, garlic, pepperoni, Mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese over the top. Gently mix until well combined.
- Pour into prepared pan.
Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the biscuit dough is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove and allow to rest before inverting.
Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5-7 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
- Serve with sauce.
Serve with marinara sauce, if desired.
Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread: FAQS
5-6 oz. pepperoni slices, chopped can be used in place of the mini pepperoni.
If it looks like the biscuits are browning too quickly, loosely cover the pan with aluminum foil.
Yes! You may also use a Bundt pan for this recipe if you desire. You may need to increase the baking time 5-10 minutes depending on your oven and pan.
Yes! After baking, allow the bread to cool completely before wrapping in plastic wrap then a layer of aluminum foil. For best results, use it within three months. Thaw the bread overnight in the fridge and reheat it before eating.
Absolutely! It’s actually best when warm! You can microwave individual pieces in the microwave until warmed through. For larger pieces or the whole thing, it’s best to reheat it in the oven. Make sure any plastic wrap is removed (if you had it in the freezer or refrigerator) and cover the loaf in aluminum foil. Reheat it in the oven on the lowest temperature you can set your oven to for about 20 minutes or until the bread is heated all of the way through.
Isn’t this a fun new way to enjoy the flavor of pizza? If you made this recipe, I would love for you to leave me a comment down below letting me know how this recipe worked out for you! Did the whole crew go crazy for this recipe? I love to know! Also, let me know if you had any questions or ran into any problems and I’ll try my best to help!
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Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
For the monkey bread
- 2 tubes biscuit dough 16.3 oz each
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 package mini pepperoni 5 oz
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
For serving
- Marinara sauce warmed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cut each biscuit into quarters and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the melted butter and olive oil over the top of the cut biscuits in the bowl.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, garlic, pepperoni, Mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese over the top. Gently mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the biscuit dough is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5-7 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
- Serve with marinara sauce, if desired.
Notes
- 5-6 ounces pepperoni slices, chopped can be used in place of the mini pepperoni.
- If it looks like the biscuits are browning too quickly, loosely cover the pan with aluminum foil.
- You may also use a Bundt pan for this recipe if you desire. You may need to increase the baking time 5-10 minutes depending on your oven and pan.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
Can I make this ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator time ready to bake
Yes. I would refrigerate it for 24 hours or less.