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August 16, 2019

Pull Apart Pizza Bread

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Garlicky pull apart pizza bread with gooey cheese and spicy pepperoni makes a fabulously fun weeknight dinner, game day snack or party appetizer. #ad #rhodesbread via @jugglingactmama

Garlicky pull apart pizza bread with gooey cheese and spicy pepperoni makes a fabulously fun weeknight dinner, game day snack or party appetizer.

Close up of Pull Apart Pizza Bead on white plate next to a ramekin of marinara sauce.
Parmesan, Colby Jack and Mozzarella cheese become melty goodness with mini pepperoni and Rhodes Bread Dinner Rolls to make this easy pull apart pizza bread.

This post has been sponsored by Rhodes Bread, however, all opinions are my own. #Back2School #RhodesBread #ad

Table of contents

  1. What is Pull Apart Bread?
    1. About Rhodes Rolls
      1. How do you thaw dinner rolls?
        1. How to make Pizza Bread
          1. More yummy recipes using Rhodes:
            1. Pizza Bread Recipe Variations
              1. Pull Apart Pizza Bread Recipe

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                My two favorite things to eat are bread and cheese which is why this pull apart pizza bread is kind of new favorite thing EVER. It’s loaded with all the flavors you’d expect from a really great pepperoni pizza.

                What is Pull Apart Bread?

                Pull apart bread is formed in a way so that you can pull pieces off. In this case, we are using Rhodes Bake-N-Serv® Dinner Rolls to create this savory pull apart pizza bread.

                Close up of a hand pulling a piece of cheesy Pull Apart Pizza Bead on white plate next to a ramekin of marinara sauce.

                About Rhodes Rolls

                I love using these frozen dough balls from Rhodes – they are SUPER versatile. You’ll find here on the blog lots of recipes I have developed for them of the years, like Olivia and Ethan’s favorite treat – S’mores Pull Aparts.

                These Yeast Dinner Rolls are available 12, 36, or 72 rolls per bag and I always have them on hand. They are also:

                • Non-GMO
                • Made with Cane Sugar
                • Have no preservatives
                • Vegan
                • Kosher
                • Made In The USA.
                Rhodes frozen dinner roll dough on a parchment paper lined sheet pan
                Thawing the rolls using the refrigerator is my go-to method.

                How do you thaw dinner rolls?

                In my opinion, the best method is to put them in the refrigerator the night before you want to use them.

                1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
                2. Take the rolls out of the freezer and set them onto a baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
                3. Put the baking sheet with the rolls into the refrigerator overnight (or during the daytime). The rolls need at 8-10 hours in the refrigerator.
                4. Remove the rolls from the refrigerator. If they have not doubled in size, let them rest at room temperature until they do.
                Thawed Rhodes dinner roll dough on a cutting board with a child's hand cutting the dough into quarters.
                Olivia loves helping in the kitchen. She cut all the rolls into quarters.

                How to make Pizza Bread

                Here’s what you will need to make this recipe:

                • Rhodes Bread Dinner Rolls
                • Cooking Spray
                • Olive Oil
                • Fresh Garlic
                • Italian Seasoning Mix
                • Colby Jack and Mozzarella Cheeses
                • Grated Parmesan Cheese
                • Mini Pepperoni – if you have the regular ones, just cut them into quarters.
                • Salt and Pepper (I use Himalayan salt)
                • Tomato Sauce for dipping – I love using our homemade sauce.
                Ingredients for pull apart pizza bread
                You probably already have most of these ingredients at home!

                Here is how to prepare pull apart pizza bread:

                1. Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F.
                2. Grease a bundt pan really, really, really well. I cannot overstate this. If you do not grease the pan REALLY well, your pizza bread won’t come out.
                3. Once the rolls are thawed (see above), cut them into quarters and place them into a large mixing bowl.
                4. Drizzle the olive oil over all the dough.
                5. After that, add the Italian seasoning mix and fresh garlic.
                6. Add the cheeses and pepperoni.
                7. Use a spoonula to mix everything all together.
                8. Spoon the dough mixture into the prepared pan.
                9. Bake for 30 minutes until the pizza bread is cooked through and the top is golden brown.
                10. Remove from the oven and use a butter knife to gently go around the edges of the pan to help loosen the pan.
                11. Finally, invert onto a cutting board or serving plate.
                12. Serve hot with warm tomato sauce for dipping.
                Mixture of dough, cheese, mini pepperoni, and seasonings tossed together in a clear bowl.
                Toss the dough with the oil, cheeses, Italian seasoning mix and pepperoni.

                For a list of some of my favorite items to use when cooking and why I chose them, please visit my Kitchen Resource page.

                More yummy recipes using Rhodes:

                Easy Slow Cooker Asian Pulled Pork Sliders with Slaw
                Mouthwatering Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders + Asian Slaw are the perfect easy meal for sleepovers, game day, and other entertaining. These sliders are total crowd pleasers!
                Get the Recipe >>>
                BBQ Chicken Mini Pizzas
                BBQ Chicken Mini Pizzas are a versatile dish you can make for kid-friendly dinners or game day grub. Either way, your taste buds will thank you – and so will your family!
                Get the Recipe >>>
                BBQ Chicken Mini Pizzas

                Pizza Bread Recipe Variations

                There are so many ways to switch up how you make pull apart pizza bread. Here are just a few ways:

                • Instead of pepperoni, use cooked ground sausage or chopped up leftover meatballs.
                • Add 1/2 cup each of finely diced peppers and onions before baking.
                Close up of Pull Apart Pizza Bead on white plate next to a ramekin of marinara sauce.
                Once it’s baked, the pizza bread has a delicious crispy exterior and soft cheesy interior.

                Pull Apart Pizza Bread Recipe

                It there anything more amazing that melted cheesy bread studded with pepperoni and smothered with garlic and herb flavors?!?

                Not ready to make it yet? Don’t forget to pin this recipe for later.

                When you do make it, please be sure to tag me on Instagram @jugglingactmama or #jugglingactmama – I’d love to see your pictures!

                And finally, if you get a chance, please comment and leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!

                Pull Apart Pizza Bread Recipe

                Flavored with garlic, herbs and spices and studded with mini pepperoni, this cheesy pull apart pizza bread is perfect for a yummy weeknight meal with a salad or severed as an appetizer for game day and other get together.
                5 from 5 votes
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                Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
                Cuisine: Italian
                Keyword: Pull Apart Pizza Bread
                Prep Time: 10 minutes
                Cook Time: 30 minutes
                Total Time: 40 minutes
                Author: Ang Paris

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                Equipment

                • Baking Sheet
                • Parchment Paper
                • Cutting Board
                • Knife
                • Large Mixing Bowl
                • Spoonula
                • Bundt Pan
                • Liquid Measuring Cup
                • Dry Measuring Cups
                • Measuring Spoons

                Ingredients

                • 24 Rhodes Bread Frozen Dinner Rolls
                • 1/3 cup olive oil
                • 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning Mix
                • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
                • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
                • 1 cup Colby Jack cheese
                • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
                • 2 cups mini pepperoni – or regular pepperoni cut into quarters
                • 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan Salt
                • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
                • Cooking Spray
                • Tomato Sauce, for dipping

                Instructions

                Thawing the Rolls

                • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
                • Take the rolls out of the freezer and set them onto a baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
                • Take the rolls out of the freezer and set them onto a baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
                • Put the baking sheet with the rolls into the refrigerator overnight (or during the daytime).
                  The rolls need at 8-10 hours in the refrigerator.
                • Remove the rolls from the refrigerator. If they have not doubled in size, let them rest at room temperature until they do.

                Making the Pizza Bread

                • Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F.
                • Grease a bundt pan really, really, really well. I cannot overstate this. If you do not grease the pan REALLY well, your pizza bread won't come out.
                • Once the rolls are thawed (see above), cut them into quarters and place them into a large mixing bowl.
                • Drizzle the olive oil over all the dough.
                • After that, add the Italian seasoning mix, minced garlic, cheeses and pepperoni
                • Use a spoonula to mix everything all together.
                • Spoon the dough mixture into the prepared pan.
                • Bake for 30 minutes until the pizza bread is cooked through and the top is golden brown.
                • Remove from the oven and use a butter knife to gently go around the edges of the pan to help loosen the pan.
                • Finally, invert onto a cutting board or serving plate.Serve hot with warm tomato sauce for dipping.

                Notes

                If you do not have Italian Seasoning on hand, use this combination:
                • 1 teaspoon dried basil
                • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
                • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
                • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic (or garlic powder)
                • 1/2 teaspoon onion power
                • 1/4 teaspoon salt
                • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
                 
                Note: If you do not have a bundt pan, you can make this in a 9×11 pan instead.
                Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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                Comments

                1. Ellen Casper says

                  August 20, 2019 at 10:01 am

                  FLatbreasd pizzas

                  Reply
                2. Anne Clemmer says

                  August 20, 2019 at 10:07 am

                  Baked ham with baked beans & fried potatoes.

                  Reply
                3. athena j graeme says

                  August 20, 2019 at 10:12 am

                  My family is crazy about sausage balls, and it’s super fast! Sausage, cheddar cheese and biscuit mix, roll into balls, bake. Done!

                  Reply
                4. Hollie Jahnke says

                  August 20, 2019 at 10:13 am

                  Homemade pizza bagels are quick and easy. This pull apart pizza bread looks so good too!!

                  Reply
                5. Darcey Martinez says

                  August 20, 2019 at 10:13 am

                  Yummy this looks like bacon pull apart bread but better

                  Reply
                6. Gina Ferrell says

                  August 20, 2019 at 10:18 am

                  My favorite quick recipe is my Taco Stuffed Pasta.

                  Reply
                7. Amber Bourland says

                  August 20, 2019 at 10:21 am

                  We make homemade breakfast bowls at least once a week. They are easy, nutritious, and who doesn’t love breakfast for dinner at times?

                  Reply
                8. laurie damrose says

                  August 20, 2019 at 10:25 am

                  5 stars
                  I like to make icebox cookies.

                  Reply
                9. Kathy Scott says

                  August 20, 2019 at 11:19 am

                  Tacos

                  Reply
                10. Donna C. says

                  August 20, 2019 at 11:39 am

                  My favorite is no bake cookies

                  Reply
                11. Regina says

                  August 20, 2019 at 12:58 pm

                  My favorite quick recipe is grilled hot ham and cheese sandwiches.

                  Reply
                12. jennifer Redd says

                  August 20, 2019 at 1:39 pm

                  My favorite quick recipe is probably monkey bread for the 4th of July, we make it in a silicone loaf pan so we can bring it with us to fireworks, and with just cutting canned biscuits in half and coating them in butter/sugar/cinnamon, it is nice and easy…downside is the papertowels needed when you eat them lol

                  Reply
                13. Starla says

                  August 20, 2019 at 1:46 pm

                  5 stars
                  Goodness, that bread looks so delish! My favorite quick recipe are definitely mini grilled chicken sliders! They are so good!

                  Reply
                14. Vickie says

                  August 20, 2019 at 2:52 pm

                  5 stars
                  Interesting because one of our families fave recipe for quick snacks involves Rhodes too or Sister S.
                  Our famous easy from frozen dough giant cinnamon rolls or small if you choose 🙂

                  Reply
                15. Ellie Wright says

                  August 20, 2019 at 5:47 pm

                  My favorite is Frito Pie.

                  Reply
                16. Klydra Pugh says

                  August 20, 2019 at 9:28 pm

                  Easy scallion pancakes.
                  Thanks for the chance.

                  Reply

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