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This pull-apart pizza bread is topped with gooey cheese and pepperoni for a snack, lunch or to serve with pasta for a tasty and filling main meal. 
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Table of Contents
  1. Pull Apart Pizza Bread Ingredients
  2. Substitutions And Additions
  3. How To Make This Pull Apart Pizza Bread Recipe
  4. How To Serve
  5. Storage
  6. Why We Love This Recipe
  7. Frequently Asked Questions
  8. More Recipes You’ll Love
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Our cheesy pull-apart pizza bread is a fun (and easy!) alternative to pizza. The perfect party appetizer, lunch, or dinner, it’s made with dough, pizza sauce, pepperoni, and plenty of cheese — all baked in a bundt pan.

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Pull Apart Pizza Bread Ingredients

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This pull-apart pizza bread recipe offers a mouthwatering blend of flavors reminiscent of your favorite pizzeria.

It combines melted butter, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt for a savory base. The star ingredient, mozzarella cheese, creates a gooey, creamy center, while thinly sliced pepperoni and pizza sauce add a spicy and tangy kick.

Altogether, it’s a delightful, shareable treat that captures the essence of pizza in a unique, pull-apart format.

You’ll need: 

  • 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted 
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt
  • 2 (12-ounce) cans of flaky biscuit dough 
  • 1 (16-ounce) block of whole milk mozzarella cheese 
  • 1 cup of thinly sliced pepperoni
  • 1 (16-ounce) jar of pizza sauce

PRO TIP:

We highly recommend using a good-quality block of mozzarella cheese. It will melt much better and give you more of that gooey pizza effect. Fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes, will also work well.

We do not recommend using pizza crust dough for this recipe. It does not cook as evenly in the bundt pan and it sticks to the pan when trying to flip it out for serving. I have used the ‘butter’ and the ‘plain’ variety of the pop-can biscuits and they both taste great.

Substitutions And Additions

DIPPING SAUCE: While pizza sauce is a natural fit for the bread, you don’t need to stick with just that.

Try other pizza dips, such as ranch or blue cheese, or even something that you might use with pasta, such as a spicy arrabbiata or warm marinara sauce. 

MEATS: You can swap the pepperoni for any other type of meat for a variation. Salami, Canadian bacon, Italian sausage, chorizo, bacon, or cooked pancetta are great ideas.

Mini pepperoni slices are also a great option. You could also go meat-free if you like. 

CHEESES: Mix it up and add Italian blend cheese, shredded cheddar, Colby, or even pepper jack.

HEAT: Add a half teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix for an added kick of spice.

VEGGIES: Like with any good pizza, your favorite toppings help make it amazing. You could add veggies to the mix if you’d like.

I’d suggest green peppers, onions, banana peppers, or olives.

PRO TIP:

For those that do not like pepperoni, and want a vegetable version, feel free to add your favorite pizza toppings like mushroom or onion slices. I suggest that you do not add any more than the 1 cup of add-ins so that your cook time remains consistent.

How To Make This Pull Apart Pizza Bread Recipe

It’s fun to not only eat but also create this pull-apart pizza. Layer pieces of biscuits, your favorite pizza toppings, and cheese in a bundt pan and bake. It’s that easy!

STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

STEP TWO: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt. Set aside.

melted butter, oil, and seasonings being whisked together in a bowl

STEP THREE: Open the cans of flaky biscuit dough and cut each of the biscuits into quarters.

biscuits being cut into quarters on a wooden board

STEP FOUR: Cut your block of mozzarella cheese into ¼ to ½-inch cubes. 

block of cheese being cut into cubes

STEP FIVE: In the bottom of your greased bundt pan, evenly layer half of your biscuit pieces. 

Make sure that you have a nice, even single layer, and do not pack the biscuit dough balls tightly because you want some of the cheese and butter to fill in the cracks.

biscuit pieces placed into a pan

STEP SIX: Spoon half of the melted garlic butter mixture evenly over the top of the dough layer.

biscuit pieces topped with butter mixture

STEP SEVEN: Evenly distribute half of the mozzarella cheese cubes and finally half of the pepperoni slices.

biscuit pieces topped with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices

STEP EIGHT: Repeat steps five to seven with the remaining half of your ingredients.

ingredients layered in the pan until all ingredients has been used

STEP NINE: Cover your bundt pan with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

pizza bread after being baked in a pan

STEP TEN: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden brown.

STEP ELEVEN: Allow your pull-apart pizza bread to cool in the pan for five minutes, then carefully flip the whole thing out onto a serving plate. 

You will want to gently turn the bread back over on your serving dish so that the cheesy pepperoni topping is showing.

pizza bread being cooled upside down on a serving dish

STEP TWELVE: You can warm the pizza sauce and place it into a small bowl. 

You can place it in the center or on the side of your pull-apart pizza bread for people to dip their pieces into.

How To Serve

This easy pull-apart pizza bread recipe is delicious and would be a great appetizer for a party.

It would also be a fun twist on your weekly pizza and a movie night that the entire family will love. Add a fresh Caesar salad on the side for a complete meal.

Love pizza? Then don’t stop at this pull-apart pizza recipe. For other delicious recipes, try making your own pizza muffins which are also great as a lunchbox idea.

Storage

Now that you’ve enjoyed your delightful pull-apart pizza bread, you might be wondering how to store any leftovers or prepare this tasty treat in advance.

MAKE AHEAD: If you want to plan ahead and save some time, you can prepare the bread up to the point just before baking.

Assemble the bread and cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.

When you’re ready to enjoy it, simply pop it in the oven following the original baking instructions.

IN THE FRIDGE: You can store any leftover pepperoni pizza pull-apart bread in the fridge for up to two days.

Make sure it is in a container with a lid, or cover it with foil to stop the bread from going soggy.

You can reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds, add a side of pizza sauce, and you have a tasty treat.

IN THE FREEZER: Once this savory bread is cooled, you can freeze it for up to three months. Pop it in an airtight freezer bag or in a container with a lid.

You can also freeze it before you cook it. Defrost it and then follow the process to finish cooking it and serving it. 

REHEATING: When you’re ready to enjoy your frozen pizza bread, there are a few methods for reheating:

  • OVEN: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the frozen pizza bread on a baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes until it’s heated through and the cheese is bubbly.
  • TOASTER OVEN: If you have a toaster oven, this is a great option for reheating smaller portions. Heat it at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
  • MICROWAVE: While not as ideal as the oven for maintaining the bread’s texture, the microwave can work for a quick reheat. Place a slice on a microwave-safe plate and heat for about 1-2 minutes on medium power. Keep an eye on it to prevent overheating, which can make it soggy.
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Why We Love This Recipe

SIMPLICITY MEETS DELICIOUSNESS: This recipe strikes the perfect balance between ease of preparation and incredible flavor. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, even novice cooks can create a mouthwatering pizza-inspired dish that’s perfect for sharing.

CHEESY GOODNESS: The star of the show is undoubtedly the whole milk mozzarella cheese. It creates a gooey, cheesy center that oozes with creamy richness, making every bite a heavenly experience for cheese lovers.

This pull-apart pizza monkey bread with Pillsbury biscuits is a simple and fun way to make your own pizza.

Make your own pull-apart pizza bread topped with gooey cheese and pepperoni for great party food, snack, or lunch, or serve with pasta instead of traditional garlic bread for a tasty and filling main meal. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I don’t have a bundt pan?

You can make this pull-apart pizza bread in a 9×13-inch dish. You may have to adjust your baking time to less time, but the recipe will still work.

Can I prepare this recipe ahead of time?

We would suggest baking it when you prepare it ahead of time and then reheating it. Storing the raw biscuit dough with the mixture on it in the fridge may affect the texture of the biscuits.

Can I add other pizza toppings other than pepperoni?

You can add other toppings, such as green peppers, mushrooms, olives, or hot peppers. Try to limit the number of mix-ins to about a cup of ingredients.

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Pull Apart Pizza Bread

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This pull-apart pizza bread is topped with gooey cheese and pepperoni for a snack, lunch or to serve with pasta for a tasty and filling main meal. 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 24 ounces flaky biscuit dough (two 12-ounce cans)
  • 16 ounces whole milk mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup thinly sliced pepperoni
  • 16 ounces pizza sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine your melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning and salt. Set aside.
  • Cut the biscuits into quarters.
  • Cut the block of mozzarella cheese into ¼ to ½-inch cubes. 
  • In the bottom of your greased bundt pan, evenly layer half of your biscuit pieces. Make sure that you have a nice even single layer and do not pack the biscuit dough balls tightly because you want some of the cheese and butter to fill in the cracks.
  • Spoon half of the melted garlic butter mixture evenly over the top of the dough layer.  
  • Evenly distribute half of the mozzarella cheese cubes and half of the pepperoni slices.
  • Repeat steps 5-7 with the remaining half of your ingredients.
  • Cover your bundt pan with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.  
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden brown.
  • Allow your pull-apart pizza bread to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully flip the whole thing out onto a serving plate. You will want to gently turn bread back over on your serving dish so that the cheesy pepperoni topping is showing.  
  • You can warm the pizza sauce and place it into a small bowl. You can place it in the center, or on the side, of your pull-apart pizza bread for people to dip their pieces into.

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Notes

  • We highly recommend using a good-quality block of mozzarella cheese. It will melt much better and give you more of that gooey pizza effect. Fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes, will work well also.
  • We do not recommend using pizza crust dough for this recipe. It does not cook as evenly in the bundt pan and it sticks to the pan when trying to flip it out for serving. I have used the ‘butter’ and the ‘plain’ variety of the pop-can biscuits and they both taste great.
  • For those that do not like pepperoni, and want a vegetable version, feel free to add your favorite pizza toppings like mushroom or onion slices. I suggest that you do not add any more than the 1 cup of add-ins so that your cook time remains consistent.

Nutrition

Calories: 666kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1457mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 673IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 361mg | Iron: 5mg
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