Pizza Monkey Bread
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By Alyssa Rivers
on Nov 25, 2023 |
Pizza Monkey Bread is a super easy, family-friendly lunch, dinner or appetizer. Quartered refrigerated canned biscuits, sliced pepperoni, plenty of cheese and seasonings are tossed together, then baked in a bundt pan. Once baked, flip the pan over on a large plate. Serve with marinara sauce for the ultimate pizza snack!
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Pizza Monkey Bread Recipe
Pizza monkey bread is my new favorite way to enjoy pizza! Not only is it incredibly tasty, it’s fun to eat these perfectly portioned bites of deliciousness. Canned biscuit dough is cut into quarters and then tossed with all your favorite pizza ingredients. Everything gets added to a bundt pan and baked until warm, cheesy and golden.
I don’t think there’s much better than pulling apart cheesy, warm, soft bread with pepperoni and Italian seasonings. When you need an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer for game day, the holidays or just a lazy weekend, this is the recipe you want to make!
Ingredients in Pizza Monkey Bread
It all starts with refrigerated canned biscuits, making this pizza bread recipe effortless! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements and ingredients.
- Refrigerated Canned Biscuits: Dough that’s ready to go is so convenient! Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces, for plenty of soft bread to pull apart.
- Pepperoni: Slice pepperoni in half, so you have pieces in every bite.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Shredded mozzarella cheese gives this bread that classic pizza flavor.
- Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated will have the best flavor, but for convenience you can use pre-shredded in the bag.
- Butter: The bread and seasonings are tossed with melted butter for richness, to ensure the spices adhere to the bread and so the bread becomes golden as it’s baking.
- Seasonings: A blend of Italian seasoning, garlic powder and garlic salt add delicious flavor. For a kick of spice, add in some red pepper flakes.
- Fresh Parsley: Optional for garnish to add color and freshness.
- Marinara Sauce: Make your own homemade marinara sauce for dipping, or use your favorite store-bought variety.
How to Make This Recipe
This pull apart pizza bread recipe is made in just five simple steps. The oven does most of the work, and you’ll be serving this in less than an hour!
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Cut and Slice: Cut the biscuits into quarters and slice the pepperoni pieces in half.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the biscuit pieces, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, melted butter, garlic powder, and garlic salt. Toss to combine.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Cover with foil for the last 10 minutes to prevent it from browning too much.
- Serve: Using hot pads, carefully flip the bundt pan over on a large plate. Serve with marinara sauce and enjoy!
Variations for Pizza Monkey Bread
Mix and match all the toppings to customize your pizza bread just the way your family loves it!
- Sauce: In addition to the marinara, offer Alfredo Sauce as another option.
- Cheese: Add some other cheese varieties to the mix! Other cheeses that will melt nicely are cheddar, fontina, Gouda, Jack, Muenster, provolone, and Swiss cheese.
- Biscuit Dough: Want to make homemade biscuits? These biscuits are perfect for using in this recipe.
- Protein: You can make this meatless, or change it up by using sausage, salami or Canadian bacon instead of pepperoni.
Storing Leftovers
If you happen to have leftover pizza monkey bread, place it in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. To reheat, place your serving on a microwavable plate and microwave for 1 minute or until it is warmed through. Alternatively, you can reheat in a toaster oven or air fryer for a couple of minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Cut the biscuits into quarters and slice the pepperoni pieces in half.
In a large bowl, add the biscuit pieces, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, melted butter, garlic powder, and garlic salt. Toss to combine.
Bake for 35-40 minutes. Cover with foil for the last 10 minutes to prevent it from browning too much.
Using hot pads, carefully flip the bundt pan over on a large plate. Serve with marinara sauce and enjoy!
If you happen to have leftover pizza monkey bread, place it in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. To reheat, place your serving on a microwavable plate and microwave for 1 minute or until it is warmed through. Alternatively, you can reheat in a toaster oven or air fryer for a couple of minutes.
Serving: 1cupCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 20gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1814mgPotassium: 352mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 487IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 287mgIron: 4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.