Say goodbye to ordinary pizza and hello to Pizza Monkey Bread, the ultimate cheesy indulgence! In less than an hour with just 7 ingredients, you can have this popular appetizer ready to serve. With layers of fluffy biscuit dough, melty mozzarella, and zesty pepperoni, it's perfect for parties or game night!
If you think pizza night can’t get any better, think again! Pizza Monkey Bread takes your favorite flavors of pizza and transforms them into a fun, shareable treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With tender biscuit pieces coated in butter, cheese, and pepperoni, every bite is a little piece of pizza heaven.
Not only is pizza monkey bread a hit with kids and adults alike, but it’s also incredibly easy to prepare. It takes less than an hour from start to finish with basic ingredients and simple steps. You can serve it straight from the oven with a side of marinara for dipping, and watch it disappear in no time.
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Perfect for parties, movie nights, or just a cozy family dinner, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve it alongside some of our most popular finger foods like these Red Lobster Sausage Balls and Down Under Chicken Sliders!
Laura Ashley's Tip: Just like with regular pizza, you can customize this monkey bread with any of your favorite pizza toppings. Add veggies, seasonings, and Italian meats to everyone's liking!
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Why You'll Like This Recipe
- Easy Recipe. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this pull-apart bread is a breeze, making it a great appetizer to make for cooks of all levels.
- Fun for Sharing. Each piece pulls apart easily, making this pull-apart savory monkey bread great for sharing with family and friends.
- Customizable. Feel free to add or swap out ingredients with your favorite pizza toppings to cater to your taste—pull-apart pizza bread is all about making it your own!
- Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer. Whether it’s a game night, easy dinner, game day party, holiday or just a snack at home, Pizza Monkey Bread is a great treat both kids and adults will love. Every pizza fan will leave happy!
Ingredients
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- Pillsbury Grands Southern Biscuits: The star of the dish, these biscuits provide a fluffy, comforting base and absorb the delicious flavors of the filling.
- Pepperoni: A classic pizza topping that adds a savory, slices of pepperoni add a slightly spicy kick to each bite!
- Mozzarella Cheese: This cheese brings that gooey, melty texture synonymous with pizza.
- Parmesan: A sprinkle of Parmesan adds a nutty, salty flavor.
- Butter: The buttery goodness coats the biscuits, adds richness, and gives the dough its golden touch.
- Garlic Cloves: Minced garlic infuses the dish with a burst of flavor. Garlic powder can also be used.
- Italian Seasoning: A blend of herbs, this seasoning adds authenticity and depth, enhancing the pizza flavor in every bite.
- Pizza Sauce: The perfect dipping companion, pizza sauce ties everything together.
Tools You'll Need
- 8"x4" Loaf Pan
- Small and Medium Mixing Bowl
- Paring Knife
- Cutting Board
- Garlic Press
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
How to Make Pizza Monkey Bread
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 8x4-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the biscuit pieces, pepperoni, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the biscuit mixture and toss until all the pieces are coated well.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 20-25 minutes. Check for doneness in the middle. Bake an additional 3-5 minutes if needed.
- Remove from the oven, and run a knife along the sides of the pan. Invert onto a serving platter. Carefully flip top-side up. Serve with pizza sauce.
Pro Tips and Substitutions
- Double the Recipe. Easily double this pepperoni pizza monkey bread recipe and make in a bundt pan, tube pan, or 2 loaf pans. Adjust the bake time accordingly. The bundt pan will take about 45-50 minutes.
- Make it Ahead of Time. You can prepare most of the monkey bread the night before. Just make the biscuit mixture, pour into a prepared loaf pan, cover, and refrigerate - WITHOUT the buttery topping. Remove to room temperature for 30 minutes, make the sauce, and bake as written.
- Canned Biscuit Dough. You can use your own dough if you prefer. This is a great homemade dough option. You could also use a homemade pizza dough.
- Add Veggies. Feel free to incorporate chopped bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms along with the pepperoni.
- Meat Options. Besides pepperoni slices, cooked, crumbled and drained sausage or ground beef, salami, cooked chicken, mini pepperoni, bacon, or Canadian bacon are also great options for pizza monkey bread.
- Change the Cheese. While mozzarella is classic, you can mix in other cheeses like provolone or cheddar for a flavor twist.
- Experiment with Seasonings: If you want a bit of heat, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes or using a spicy Italian seasoning blend.
- Additional Toppings: Besides serving pizza sauce or marinara sauce on the side, you can serve with olive oil for dipping. You can also garnish it with fresh basil or parmesan cheese.
Storage
Store any leftover monkey bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also refrigerate it for up to a week. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Make sure to evenly distribute the biscuit pieces in then loaf or bundt pan. Also, it's helpful to check the internal temperature; it should reach at least 190°F (88°C) when done baking.
The monkey bread is done when it's golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking usually takes around 25-30 minutes.
Yes, you can assemble the biscuit portion of the monkey bread the night before, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. Just allow it to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking and add the butter mixture right before baking.
Yes, you can use frozen biscuits! Just make sure to thaw them according to the package instructions before using them in the recipe. Frozen biscuits may require a little longer baking time to cook through.
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Pizza Monkey Bread
Ingredients
- 16.3 ounce package Pillsbury Grands Biscuits each cut into 6 pieces
- 6 ounces pepperoni slices quartered
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup butter melted and slightly cooled
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pizza Sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 8x4-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the biscuit pieces, pepperoni, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the biscuit mixture and toss until all the pieces are coated well.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 20-25 minutes. Check for doneness in the middle. Bake an additional 3-5 minutes if needed.
- Remove from the oven, and run a knife along the sides of the pan. Invert onto a serving platter. Carefully flip top-side up.
- Serve with pizza sauce.
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Notes
Pro Tips and Substitutions
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- Double the Recipe. Easily double this pepperoni pizza monkey bread recipe and make in a bundt pan, tube pan, or 2 loaf pans. Adjust the bake time accordingly. The bundt pan will take about 45-50 minutes.
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- Make Ahead. You can prepare most of the monkey bread the night before. Just make the biscuit mixture, pour into a prepared loaf pan, cover, and refrigerate - WITHOUT the buttery topping. Remove to room temperature for 30 minutes, make the sauce, and bake as written.
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- Canned Biscuit Dough. You can use your own dough if you prefer. This is a great homemade dough option. You could also use a homemade pizza dough.
-
- Add Veggies: Feel free to incorporate chopped bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms along with the pepperoni.
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- Meat Options: Besides pepperoni slices, cooked, crumbled and drained sausage or ground beef, salami, cooked chicken, mini pepperoni, bacon, or Canadian bacon are also great options for pizza monkey bread.
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- Change the Cheese: While mozzarella is classic, you can mix in other cheeses like provolone or cheddar for a flavor twist.
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- Experiment with Seasonings: If you want a bit of heat, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes or using a spicy Italian seasoning blend.
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- Additional Toppings: Besides serving pizza sauce or marinara sauce on the side, you can serve with olive oil for dipping. You can also garnish it with fresh basil or parmesan cheese.
Barb
Wonderful!! Gave some to my neighbors and they also thought it was top notch!!!
Laura Ashley
That’s FANTASTIC!!! I’m so happy you made it and it was a hit with you and your neighbors! Thank you!
Kimberly Smitley
Wow!! This was such a great idea, my grandchildren just loved it. You can do all kinds of different ingredients. Thank you for sharing all your scrumptious recipes!! Happy New Year!🍾
Laura Ashley
Awwww!! That makes my heart so happy to hear!! Thank you SO much!!!🥰 I love that you made it and that it was such a hit with your grandkids! I hope you have a blessed and happy new year too!