Description
Indulge in this irresistibly cheesy and savory Pizza Monkey Bread, where every bite is packed with the flavors of pepperoni, gooey mozzarella, and seasoned buttery biscuits. Perfect for game nights, parties, or a fun family dinner, this easy-to-make, shareable dish will have everyone coming back for more. Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping and watch it disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz refrigerated canned biscuits, quartered
- 6 oz pepperoni, halved slices
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- Optional: Red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan or a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the quartered biscuit pieces, halved pepperoni slices, shredded mozzarella, and grated parmesan. Gently toss to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Season the Mixture: Pour the melted butter over the biscuit mixture. Add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and garlic salt. If desired, sprinkle in red pepper flakes. Toss to coat everything evenly.
- Assemble the Monkey Bread: Transfer the mixture to the prepared bundt pan or baking dish, pressing down lightly to pack it in.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Customize: Feel free to add your favorite pizza toppings like sausage, olives, or bell peppers for a personal twist.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warm and crispy.
- Make-Ahead: You can prepare the dish ahead of time and bake it when ready to serve, making it convenient for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/8 of the recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg