Description
Pizza Monkey Bread is a fun, pull-apart savory treat that combines the flavors of pizza with the easy-to-make concept of monkey bread. Made with bite-sized pizza dough balls, marinara sauce, gooey cheese, and pepperoni, this dish is perfect for parties, game days, or a delicious family dinner. The cheesy, saucy, and flavorful pieces are perfect for dipping in extra marinara sauce or ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough (or pizza dough)
- 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)
- 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.
- Prepare the dough: Open the biscuit dough cans and cut each biscuit into quarters. If you’re using pizza dough, cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the dough pieces, mini pepperoni, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Toss the ingredients until the dough pieces are evenly coated with the cheese and seasonings.
- Layer the dough: Arrange the dough mixture into the prepared bundt pan, layering it evenly as you go.
- Add butter: Pour the melted butter and olive oil over the dough in the pan to add extra flavor and moisture.
- Bake: Bake the monkey bread for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. You can test the bread by inserting a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean, it’s done.
- Cool and serve: Let the pizza monkey bread cool for 5 minutes before flipping it out of the bundt pan. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping and a sprinkle of fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- You can customize this pizza monkey bread with your favorite pizza toppings such as sausage, bell peppers, onions, or olives.
- For a healthier twist, try using whole-wheat biscuit dough or pizza dough.
- Serve with extra marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
- If you don’t have a bundt pan, you can use a round cake pan or even a 9×9-inch baking dish. Just make sure to adjust the baking time if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg