This pepperoni pizza monkey bread tosses bite sized biscuit dough with mozzarella, mini pepperoni, and garlic butter, then bakes it into a pull apart loaf that tastes like pizza night in bundt form.
It needs about fifteen minutes of prep and only six ingredients, and it comes out of the pan in one golden piece. It serves eight, so it works for game day, movie night, or a casual family dinner with a bowl of warm marinara.
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Why This Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread Recipe Works
Cutting the dough into small pieces creates plenty of crisp edges and soft centers, and each piece catches a bit of cheese and pepperoni.
Tossing the pieces in melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder seasons every bite, so the bread tastes savory all the way through.
Baking in a bundt pan shapes the loaf into a ring that inverts onto a plate, making a centerpiece that everyone pulls apart with their hands.
Ingredients for Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread
- You need two cans of refrigerated biscuit dough, one and a half cups of shredded mozzarella, one cup of mini pepperoni, and two tablespoons of melted butter.
- Add one teaspoon of Italian seasoning and half a teaspoon of garlic powder, and have a cup of marinara sauce ready for dipping.
Biscuit dough. Refrigerated biscuit dough is soft and rises well, and each biscuit cuts easily into four pieces.
Mozzarella. Shredded mozzarella melts between the pieces and holds the loaf together.
Pepperoni. Mini pepperoni stay in place and crisp slightly at the edges as they bake.
Butter. Melted butter helps the seasoning cling and gives the crust its golden color.
Seasonings. Italian seasoning and garlic powder give the dough a pizzeria style flavor.
How to Make Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread
1. Heat and grease. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a bundt pan well with butter or cooking spray.
2. Cut the dough. Cut each biscuit into quarters and place the pieces in a large bowl.
3. Toss. Add the mozzarella, pepperoni, melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder, and toss until coated.
4. Fill the pan. Spoon the mixture into the bundt pan, spreading it evenly without packing it down.
5. Bake. Bake for twenty five to thirty minutes until deep golden brown and cooked through.
6. Invert. Rest the pan for five minutes, then turn the bread onto a plate and serve warm with marinara.
Grease every crevice of the pan, especially around the center tube, so the loaf releases cleanly. If the top browns fast before the middle is done, cover it loosely with foil for the last ten minutes.
How to Serve Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread
Serve the bread warm in the center of the table with a bowl of marinara for dipping. It goes well with a crisp house salad, golden fries, and creamy coleslaw. A pitcher of peach lemonade suits a casual spread.
How to Store and Reheat Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread
Cool the bread and refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat pieces in the oven at 350 degrees F for about eight minutes, or in the microwave for twenty seconds. Freeze the baked bread for up to two months and warm it from frozen in the oven for fifteen minutes.
Tips and Variations for Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread
Flag the allergens. This bread contains wheat and milk, and pepperoni is pork, so read labels for anyone with allergies.
Do not taste raw dough. Biscuit dough is uncooked, so wait until the bread is fully baked before tasting.
Check the center. The inside pieces should look cooked and not doughy, so bake a few minutes longer if needed.
Cool briefly. Melted cheese and steam stay very hot, so let the bread rest before serving children.
Do not overpack. Loosely filled pans bake evenly, while packed pans leave raw dough in the center.
Add variety. Chopped olives, mushrooms, or cooked sausage can mix in with the pepperoni.
Make it smaller. Use a muffin tin for individual portions and bake for about fifteen minutes.
Check trusted guidance. Read the Texas AgriLife Extension food safety guide for safe cooking and storage.
For extra cheese, tuck a few cubes of mozzarella between the layers as you spoon the dough into the pan.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread
Can I make pepperoni pizza monkey bread ahead of time?
Yes. Bake it a day ahead and reheat in the oven, or assemble the pan and refrigerate it for a few hours before baking.
Why is my pepperoni pizza monkey bread doughy in the middle?
The pan was packed too tightly or the oven was too cool, so spread the pieces loosely and bake until deep golden.
Can I freeze pepperoni pizza monkey bread?
Yes. Freeze the baked loaf for up to two months and reheat it in the oven.
Can I use homemade pizza dough?
Yes. Cut pizza dough into small balls and follow the same steps.
What can I use if I do not have a bundt pan?
A nine by thirteen inch baking dish works, with a slightly shorter bake time.
Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread
Equipment
- Bundt pan
- Mixing bowl
- Serving plate
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 can refrigerated biscuit dough 16.3 ounce each, cut into quarters
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese plus 1/2 cup more
- 1 cup mini pepperoni
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a bundt pan.
- Cut. Cut each biscuit into quarters.
- Toss. Mix the dough with the cheese, pepperoni, butter, and seasonings.
- Fill. Spoon the mixture into the pan without packing it.
- Bake. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until golden, then rest 5 minutes and invert.
