Pizza Monkey Bread

🖋️ Written by Emma

Why Make This Recipe

Pizza Monkey Bread is a fun and tasty twist on traditional pizza. It combines cheesy, doughy goodness with favorite pizza toppings, making it perfect for parties, game nights, or even a cozy family dinner. This recipe is easy to make and always disappears quickly.

How to Make Pizza Monkey Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup diced pepperoni
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Marinara sauce for dipping (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cut the biscuit dough into quarters. Toss it with melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
3. Layer the biscuit pieces in the bundt pan, alternating with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
4. Once all ingredients are layered, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.
6. Let it cool for a few minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
7. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping if desired.

How to Serve Pizza Monkey Bread

Serve Pizza Monkey Bread warm, straight from the oven. It makes for a great appetizer or snack. Offer marinara sauce on the side for dipping to enhance the pizza flavor. Guests can easily pull apart the pieces, making it a fun dish for sharing.

How to Store Pizza Monkey Bread

If you have leftovers, store Pizza Monkey Bread in an airtight container. Keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply warm it in the oven or microwave until heated through.

Tips to Make Pizza Monkey Bread

1. Use any of your favorite pizza toppings like olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers to customize the recipe.
2. For extra flavor, try adding other spices or herbs, like oregano or crushed red pepper.
3. Make sure to grease the bundt pan well to avoid sticking when inverting the bread.

Variation

For a healthier option, you can use whole wheat biscuit dough or add some vegetables like spinach or bell peppers into the mix. This can add both flavor and nutrients.

FAQs

Can I use frozen biscuit dough instead of refrigerated?

Yes, you can use frozen biscuit dough. Just thaw it according to the package instructions before cutting and mixing.

Can I make Pizza Monkey Bread ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the monkey bread ahead of time and then bake it right before serving. Just follow the instructions up to the baking step and refrigerate the assembled bread. Bake it when you are ready to serve.

Is there a vegetarian version of Pizza Monkey Bread?

Yes! You can skip the pepperoni or substitute it with veggies or meat alternatives to make it vegetarian-friendly.

Emma

Pizza Monkey Bread

Pizza Monkey Bread is a cheesy, garlicky pull-apart bread filled with mozzarella, pepperoni, and classic pizza flavors — perfect for parties, game days, or a cozy snack with the family.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup diced pepperoni
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Marinara sauce for dipping (optional)

Equipment

• bundt pan
• mixing bowl
• knife or kitchen scissors for cutting dough
• spoon or spatula
• oven

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan generously with cooking spray or butter.
2. Cut biscuit dough into quarters and place in a large mixing bowl.
3. Toss dough pieces with melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
4. Layer seasoned dough pieces in the bundt pan, alternating with mozzarella cheese and diced pepperoni.
5. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top before baking.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
7. Let it cool for a few minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving plate.
8. Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side, if desired.

Notes

Customize with your favorite toppings like bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, or sausage. Grease the bundt pan well to avoid sticking. Serve warm with marinara for dipping, and reheat leftovers in the oven for best texture.