Description
Pizza monkey bread brings classic Italian flavors into a playful, shareable appetizer that delights crowds with its cheesy, herb-infused pull-apart goodness. Crispy edges and gooey center create an irresistible snack you’ll devour bite by delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Pizza Ingredients:
- 2 cans (16.3 ounces/462 grams) refrigerated biscuits
- 5 ounces/142 grams mini pepperoni
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 12 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Serving Suggestion:
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly coat a 10-inch bundt pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a flavor-packed coating by whisking melted butter with Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and finely chopped parsley in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Carefully quarter the refrigerated biscuits into bite-sized pieces and add them to the seasoned butter mixture.
- Incorporate mini pepperoni slices, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan into the bowl, gently folding all ingredients to ensure each piece is evenly coated with the aromatic butter blend.
- Methodically transfer the seasoned mixture into the prepared bundt pan, using your fingers to distribute the ingredients uniformly and create an appealing texture.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, strategically covering with aluminum foil midway through cooking to prevent excessive browning.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let the pizza monkey bread rest for 3-5 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Carefully invert the bundt pan onto a serving platter, allowing the bread to release smoothly.
- Serve immediately alongside warm marinara sauce for a delightful dipping experience, encouraging guests to pull apart the savory, cheese-filled morsels.
Notes
- Customize pepperoni quantity based on personal preference for a meat-light or vegetarian version.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like cheddar or provolone to enhance flavor complexity.
- Use gluten-free biscuit dough for a celiac-friendly alternative without compromising texture.
- Add chopped fresh vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition and color variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg