Imagine pulling apart warm, cheesy bites of bread packed with all your favorite pizza toppings. This Pizza Monkey Bread is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game nights, parties, or just a family dinner. It’s easy to put together and always disappears quickly, leaving everyone wanting more.
This recipe is a fun twist on traditional pizza, combining the comforting aspects of monkey bread with the bold flavors of pizza. With gooey cheese, pepperoni, and a hint of Italian herbs, each bite bursts with taste that will remind you of your favorite pizzeria.
Whether you’re serving it as an appetizer or a main dish, this Pizza Monkey Bread is sure to be a hit. The best part? You can customize it with your favorite toppings to make it truly your own.
Deliciously Cheesy Pizza Monkey Bread
Pizza Monkey Bread is a delightful dish that features soft, pillowy dough balls rolled in a savory mixture of garlic, herbs, and cheese. It’s baked to golden perfection and served with marinara sauce for dipping, making it a fun and interactive meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cans of refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a bundt pan or a round cake pan.
- Prepare Biscuit Dough: Cut each biscuit into quarters. In a large bowl, mix the biscuit pieces with the melted butter, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes until well coated.
- Add Toppings: Layer half of the biscuit pieces in the bottom of the pan, then sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the pepperoni on top. Repeat with the remaining biscuit pieces, cheese, and pepperoni.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the monkey bread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool for a few minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 pieces
- Calories: 310kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g