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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer

    Pizza Monkey Bread | Pull Apart Pizza Bread

    Published: Jan 14, 2022 · Modified: Sep 23, 2022 by Ang Paris · 6 Comments
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    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.
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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. via @jugglingactmamaGarlicky pull apart pizza bread with gooey cheese and spicy pepperoni makes a fabulously fun weeknight dinner, game day snack or party appetizer. via @jugglingactmamaGarlicky pull apart pizza bread with gooey cheese and spicy pepperoni makes a fabulously fun weeknight dinner, game day snack or party appetizer. 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 frozen dinner rolls to make this easy pull apart pizza bread.

    If you love pizza-flavored recipes, you'll want to try our cheesy homemade pizza pockets next time!

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    • 💭 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪Instructions
    • Equipment
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍴 Serving Suggestions
    • 😋 Similar Recipes
    • 📋 Pizza Monkey Bread Recipe
    • Pull Apart Pizza Bread Recipe
    • New Recipes You'll Love
    • 💬 Comments

    The classic monkey bread is usually sweet with cinnamon and sugar flavors, but today we're jumping outside the box with this pepperoni bread.

    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.

    This Pizza Monkey Bread has all of the delicious flavors of a pizza in a full pull-apart bread that will make for the perfect appetizer for any party or tailgate. This easy recipe is layered with pizza sauce, pepperoni, cheese, and a dip that makes this an out-of-this-world recipe. This pepperoni bread won’t disappoint no matter who you’re serving it for.

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

    💭 Frequently Asked Questions

    Here are some questions (and answers!) readers often ask about this pizza monkey bread recipe.

    Why is pull-apart bread called monkey bread?

    Monkey bread gets its name because of the method in which you eat it. Pulling off the chunks isn’t so far from how monkeys use their fingers to groom their friends.

    How do you heat up monkey bread?

    Monkey bread of any kind is best enjoyed warm, so if you’re looking to reheat this recipe by baking it in the oven for about 20 minutes or put each portion in the microwave for about 15 seconds.

    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.

    🧂 Ingredients

    • frozen dinner rolls or store-bought pizza dough
    • Cooking Spray
    • Olive Oil
    • Fresh Garlic
    • Italian Seasoning Mix
    • Colby Jack and Mozzarella Cheeses
    • Grated Parmesan Cheese
    • Mini Pepperoni - if you have the regular pepperoni slices, 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 monkey bread.
    You probably already have most of these ingredients at home!

    This is meant to be a brief overview of the recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    🔪Instructions

    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.

    Equipment

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

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    📖 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 ½ cup each of finely diced peppers and onions before baking.
    • Instead of frozen bread dough, you can also use fresh store-bought or homemade pizza dough or refrigerator biscuits.

    🍴 Serving Suggestions

    Serve your pizza bread with marinara sauce for dipping. You could serve with ranch dressing for dipping also.

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    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.

    📋 Pizza Monkey 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 this pull apart pizza bread yet? Don’t forget to pin the 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.
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    Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: pizza monkey bread, Pull Apart Pizza Bread
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 492kcal
    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 frozen dinner rolls or store-bought pizza dough
    • ⅓ 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
    • ½ teaspoon Himalayan Salt
    • ½ 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
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
    • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic (or garlic powder)
    • ½ teaspoon onion power
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
     
    Note: If you do not have a bundt pan, you can make this in a 9x11 pan instead.

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 1132mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 385mg | Iron: 4mg
    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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    1. Hollie Jahnke says

      August 20, 2019 at 10:13 am

      This pull apart pizza bread looks so good too!! I think I would add some veggies to it maybe.

      Reply
    2. Darcey Martinez says

      August 20, 2019 at 10:13 am

      Yummy this looks like bacon pull apart bread but better

      Reply
    3. Starla says

      February 03, 2020 at 1:46 pm

      5 stars
      Goodness, that bread is so, so delish! I skipped the pepperoni and added bacon and everyone wanted to the recipe. Thank you!!

      Reply
    4. Regina says

      May 05, 2021 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for my son and a few of his friends and they ate it in about two seconds. Thanks for the amazing recipe!

      Reply
    5. D'Ann says

      December 24, 2022 at 8:26 pm

      I've made this before and it was a great hit! Can you put this together the night before, refrigerated overnight, and bake the next day? Would I thaw dough, assemble everything in the bundt pan and refrigerate? The next day, will the dough rise again? I'm not very successful with yeast dough. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Ang Paris says

        December 27, 2022 at 11:38 am

        Hi D'Ann! I have not tried to make it the night before. If you try it, I'd love to know how it comes out!

        Reply

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