Description
This Pizza Monkey Bread is a fun and shareable twist on traditional monkey bread, packed with mini pepperoni, melted mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese baked inside soft biscuit dough. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, it’s baked in a bundt pan until golden and served with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough (or pizza dough)
Fillings & Seasonings
- 1 cup mini pepperoni (or any toppings of choice 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)
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a bundt pan or a 9×9-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Dough: Open the biscuit dough cans and cut each biscuit into quarters. If using pizza dough, cut it into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and easy layering.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the dough pieces, mini pepperoni, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Toss thoroughly until the dough is evenly coated with cheese and seasonings.
- Layer the Dough: Arrange the dough mixture evenly into the prepared bundt pan, layering to create a textured, pull-apart bread.
- Add Butter and Olive Oil: Pour the melted butter and olive oil evenly over the dough in the pan to infuse moisture and a rich flavor during baking.
- Bake: Bake the monkey bread for 25 to 30 minutes or until it turns golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pizza monkey bread to cool for 5 minutes before carefully flipping it out of the bundt pan onto a serving plate. Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side and sprinkle fresh chopped basil on top for added freshness if desired.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by substituting mini pepperoni with other toppings like sausage, olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- If using pizza dough instead of biscuit dough, ensure it is cut into small bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- The bread is best served fresh and warm to enjoy the gooey cheese and crispy edges.
- Red pepper flakes are optional and can be adjusted depending on your spice preference.
- To make cleanup easier, use non-stick spray or thoroughly butter the bundt pan before assembling.
