This Pizza Monkey Bread is a deliciously fun twist on pepperoni pizza. It’s stuffed full of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, pepperoni and garlic and tastes great with a side of warm marinara sauce.
Looking for a fun and delicious twist on traditional pizza? You're in luck! Here's an irresistible pizza monkey bread recipe that's perfect for parties, game nights, or simply enjoying with your family. I'll show you the the process of making this crowd-pleasing snack from scratch, every bite filled with cheesy, pizza-inspired goodness. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible appetizer or fun dinner idea.
If you love money bread, you're going to want to try our Classic Monkey Bread, Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread, Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread and our Caramel Pecan Monkey Bread. They're perfect for the holidays, as an appetizer or a quick treat everyone will love
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Easy Pull Apart Pizza Bread
This easy cheesy pull apart pizza is fun to eat, super nostalgic and couldn’t be simpler. It’s a great recipe to make before watching the big game, after school or whenever a comfort food craving hits.
All you need to make Pizza Monkey Bread is refrigerated biscuit dough, seasoning and your favorite pizza toppings. At our house, the dipping sauce of choice is marinara sauce but you can feel free to dip into ranch, queso or whatever other sauce your family likes. We’re also big pepperoni pizza fans, but if you would rather make a vegetarian version you can absolutely skip it.
Ingredients in This Pizza Monkey Bread Recipe
- Refrigerated Biscuits - you can use any brand of refrigerated canned biscuit dough. Personally, we like the Pillsbury Grands brand, which you can find at just about any grocery store.
- Olive Oil - you can also use avocado oil.
- Butter - this can be either salted or unsalted.
- Garlic - you can use fresh minced or substitute garlic powder.
- Italian Seasoning - you should be able to find Italian seasoning in the spice section of your grocery store.
- Pepperoni - any sliced pepperoni will work. You can also use mini pepperoni rather than quartering each piece, or skip altogether to make a vegetarian version.
- Mozzarella Cheese - you can purchase shredded cheese, or shred your own.
- Parmesan Cheese - this should be grated.
- Marinara Sauce - any brand of marinara or pizza sauce will work!
How to Make Pizza Monkey Bread
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, butter, garlic and Italian seasonings and set aside.
- Open and separate the biscuit dough cans, then cut each biscuit into four pieces. Roll a handful of the cut biscuit pieces into the garlic oil mixture at a time, making sure to cover all the dough, then transfer to a separate large bowl. Continue until all of the biscuit pieces are covered.
- Add the pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the biscuit pieces, tossing gently to combine. Spread the prepared pizza monkey bread pieces evenly into the bundt pan.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes (Note: if you use a dark bundt pan, you may need to bake for an extra 5-10 minutes), or until the edges are golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes before inverting it to a large plate or serving platter. Serve with warm marinara sauce. Enjoy!
Pizza monkey bread is a fun and delicious twist on traditional pizza. It consists of bite-sized pieces of dough coated in savory seasonings and cheese, baked together in a bundt pan for a pull-apart treat.
While monkey bread is really best eaten fresh out of the oven, you can store your Pizza Monkey Bread in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
When you are ready to serve, transfer onto a baking dish or tray lined with aluminum foil and warm in a preheated 325 degree oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until heated through. Serve with warm marinara or pizza sauce on the side.
You sure can! Just be sure to let it cool completely, then wrap well in aluminum foil and store in a freezer bag, or another airtight container, for up to 2 months.
When you are ready to serve, you can let the monkey bread thaw in the fridge overnight, then transfer to a baking sheet and reheat in a preheated 325 degree oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.
Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with different toppings such as cooked sausage, bell peppers, onions, or even a variety of cheeses to create your own unique flavor combinations.
If you have any leftovers (which is rare!), store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat, simply place the desired portion on a microwave-safe plate and heat until warmed through.
Yes, you can assemble the pizza monkey bread in the bundt pan up to a day in advance and store it covered in the refrigerator. When you're ready to bake, simply remove it from the refrigerator, let it come to room temperature as the oven preheats, and then bake as instructed.
Dips for Pizza Monkey Bread
- Homemade Pizza Sauce
- Easy Alfredo Sauce
- Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo
- Ranch Dressing
- Mix half alfredo and half Pesto Sauce
Other Monkey Bread Variations
If you love this Pizza Monkey Bread, try out our other monkey bread ideas:
- Supreme Pizza Monkey Bread- Incorporate diced green peppers, onions, and cooked Italian sausage along with the pepperoni and cheese. Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes for extra flavor
- BBQ Chicken Pizza Monkey Bread- Use cooked, shredded chicken tossed in barbecue sauce instead of pepperoni. Add red onions and cilantro for a fresh twist
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza Monkey Bread- Substitute buffalo sauce-coated chicken for the pepperoni. Add crumbled blue cheese and finely chopped celery for a true buffalo chicken flavor
- Margherita Pizza Monkey Bread- Use fresh basil leaves, sliced tomatoes, and bocconcini (small mozzarella balls) instead of shredded cheese and pepperoni. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze after baking for a gourmet touch
- Garlic Herb Monkey Bread - use the seasoning from our Garlic Herb Twist Bread to toss with your quartered biscuits, and bake just as you would for Pizza Monkey Bread. Serve with a warm marinara sauce for dipping on the side.
- You can also use a pizza dough recipe for another recipe variation.
Easy Pizza Monkey Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 16.3-oz. cans Refrigerated Biscuits Pillsbury Grands or similar brand
- 2 Tablespoons Olive OIl or avocado oil
- ¼ cup Butter melted
- 2 teaspoon Garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 6 ounces Pepperoni cut into quarters
- 2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, butter, garlic and Italian seasonings and set aside.
- Open and separate the biscuit dough cans, then cut each biscuit into four pieces. Roll a handful of the cut biscuit pieces into the garlic butter mixture at a time, making sure to cover all the dough, then transfer to a separate large bowl. Continue until all of the biscuit pieces are covered.
- Add the pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the biscuit pieces, tossing gently to combine. Spread the prepared pizza monkey bread pieces evenly into the bundt pan.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes (Note: if you use a dark bundt pan, you may need to bake for an extra 5-10 minutes), or until the edges are golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes before inverting it to a large plate or serving platter. Serve with warm marinara sauce. Enjoy!
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- Valentines Heart Pizza
- Pizza Roll Ups Recipe
- Hawaiian Pizza
- Deep Dish Pizza Recipe
- Homemade Stuffed Crust Pizza
- French Bread Pizza Recipe
- Grilled Pizza Dough
- More Pizza Recipes
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- Three Cheese Flatbread
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This Pizza Monkey Bread is fun to eat, super nostalgic and couldn’t be simpler. It’s a great recipe to make before watching the big game, after school or whenever a comfort food craving hits. Stuffed full of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, pepperoni and garlic, it tastes great with a side of warm marinara sauce.
Bonnie Tilford
Easy and tasty. Kids loved it
Britni Vigil
Love this idea and it turned out so good! Will definitely be using again in the future!
Justine
I love this stuff! So good!
Sandra Haught
can you half this recipe and maybe use a bread baking pan
Jill Baird
You bet! That would work great!