Description
Pizza Monkey Bread is a fun and shareable twist on traditional monkey bread, combining bite-sized pieces of dough with mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasonings. Baked until golden and served with marinara sauce for dipping, this savory pull-apart bread is perfect for parties, family dinners, or game day snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Toppings
- 2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough
- 1 cup mini pepperoni (or alternative toppings like sausage, olives, or mushrooms)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For Assembling and Serving
- 1 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a bundt pan or a 9×9-inch baking dish using non-stick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough Pieces: Open the biscuit dough cans and cut each biscuit into quarters. If using pizza dough, cut into bite-sized pieces for easy layering.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the dough pieces along with mini pepperoni, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, dried oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss everything together to evenly coat the dough with cheese and seasonings.
- Layer in Pan: Arrange the dough mixture evenly into the prepared bundt pan, layering as you go to build a uniform mixture.
- Add Butter and Olive Oil: Pour the melted butter and olive oil evenly over the dough in the pan to boost flavor and moisture during baking.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the monkey bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pizza monkey bread to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then carefully invert onto a plate. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping and sprinkle with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings with your favorite pizza ingredients like mushrooms, green peppers, olives, or cooked sausage.
- Using a bundt pan helps create the traditional monkey bread shape, but a square baking dish works as an alternative.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the level of heat or omit if you prefer a milder flavor.
- If using pizza dough, letting it rest for 10 minutes before cutting can make it easier to handle.
- Store leftovers tightly covered at room temperature for up to 2 days and reheat in the oven for best texture.
