Irresistible Pizza Monkey Bread Recipe
This Irresistible Pizza Monkey Bread combines the fun, pull-apart style of monkey bread with the classic, beloved flavors of pizza. Made with flaky refrigerated biscuits, pepperoni, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, this dish is seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic for a savory, cheesy treat perfect as an appetizer or party snack. Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping and garnish with fresh parsley for an inviting presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 32 oz refrigerated canned biscuits, quartered
Fillings
- 6 oz pepperoni, halved slices
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning & Sauces
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- Optional: Red pepper flakes, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the monkey bread.
- Prepare seasoning butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, garlic salt, and optional red pepper flakes. Mix well to ensure spices are evenly distributed.
- Coat biscuits: Toss the quartered biscuit pieces into the seasoned butter mixture until they are well coated.
- Layer the monkey bread: In a greased Bundt pan or similar baking dish, alternate layers of the coated biscuit pieces, pepperoni halves, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese, repeating until all ingredients are used.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 to 35 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and garnish: Allow the monkey bread to cool for about 5 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
- Serve: Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side for dipping, making this an irresistible finger food perfect for sharing.
Notes
- You can substitute pepperoni with cooked sausage or vegetables for a different twist.
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Make sure to grease the baking pan well to avoid sticking.
- This monkey bread is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven but can be reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
Keywords: Pizza monkey bread, pull-apart pizza, party appetizer, cheesy snack, pepperoni biscuit bread
