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Pizza Monkey Bread

Pizza Monkey Bread

  • Author: Mary
  • Total Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Pizza Monkey Bread is a fun and shareable snack combining soft biscuit dough, melty mozzarella, pepperoni, marinara sauce, and Italian seasonings baked into a pull-apart treat. Perfect for game nights or cozy gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe delivers cheesy, savory pizza flavors in under an hour.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

  • 1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough (about 16 oz)

Cheese and Toppings

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 20–30 pepperoni slices

Sauce and Seasoning

  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough pieces: Cut refrigerated biscuit dough into bite-sized pieces to ensure even coating and easy layering.
  2. Mix with butter and seasoning: Melt butter and combine with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Toss dough pieces in this mixture to coat thoroughly.
  3. Layer the ingredients in the baking pan: Grease a bundt or tube pan. Add a layer of coated dough pieces, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices, drizzle some marinara sauce. Repeat layers ending with dough on top.
  4. Bake until golden and bubbly: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled monkey bread for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
  5. Cool slightly and serve warm: Let cool 5-10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a plate. Serve warm for pulling apart gooey, cheesy bites.

Notes

  • Cut dough pieces evenly to ensure consistent baking.
  • Use a bundt pan for even heat distribution and presentation.
  • Avoid adding too much marinara sauce to prevent sogginess.
  • Customize cheese by mixing mozzarella with cheddar or provolone for richer flavor.
  • Allow bread to rest a few minutes before serving to hold together.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: pizza monkey bread, pull-apart pizza bread, cheesy snack, party appetizer, pizza pull-apart

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Find it online: https://marysplate.com/pizza-monkey-bread/