Pizza Monkey Bread Pull-Apart (Printable)

Mozzarella, pepperoni, and herbed bread baked for a gooey, shareable appetizer. Ideal for crowds and parties.

# Components:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cans (16 oz total) refrigerated biscuit dough
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil for greasing

→ Cheeses and Meats

03 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1 cup mini pepperoni slices

→ Pizza Flavorings

05 - 1 cup pizza sauce, plus extra for dipping
06 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
08 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Finishing Touches

10 - 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
11 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a Bundt pan or a deep round baking dish thoroughly with olive oil.
02 - Open the refrigerated biscuit dough cans and carefully cut each biscuit into four equal pieces.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the biscuit pieces, shredded mozzarella cheese, mini pepperoni slices, grated Parmesan cheese, dried Italian herbs, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss gently to distribute.
04 - Pour one cup of pizza sauce over the combined ingredients. Toss gently again until all pieces are evenly coated with the sauce.
05 - Transfer the mixture into the prepared Bundt pan or baking dish. Press down lightly to ensure an even layer.
06 - Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the top of the mixture in the pan.
07 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the bread achieves a golden brown color and is cooked through. A skewer inserted into the center pieces should come out clean.
08 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the entire pan onto a serving plate.
09 - Brush the top with additional melted butter and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, if desired, for extra flavor and visual appeal.
10 - Serve the pull-apart bread warm, accompanied by extra pizza sauce for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under an hour using simple ingredients
  • No special skills required just cut toss and bake
  • Customizable with your favorite pizza toppings
  • Serves as both an appetizer and fun alternative to regular pizza
02 -
  • Can be prepared up to 3 hours ahead and baked just before serving
  • Excellent way to use up leftover pizza toppings from other meals
  • Each serving contains approximately 320 calories
  • Perfect finger food that eliminates the need for plates and utensils
03 -
  • When working with refrigerated biscuit dough, keep it cold until ready to use for easier handling. If the dough becomes sticky, lightly dust your hands with flour rather than adding flour directly to the mixture.
  • For the most visually appealing presentation, reserve about a quarter cup of pepperoni and cheese to sprinkle between layers as you add the mixture to the bundt pan. This ensures those beautiful pockets of color and flavor when the bread is turned out.

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