Description
Irresistible Pepperoni Mozzarella Monkey Bread combines cheesy, savory layers that melt together in a perfect pull-apart treat. Shareable and crowd-pleasing, you’ll devour this crowd-pleasing appetizer that brings comfort and excitement to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (16 ounces each) refrigerated biscuits
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
Seasonings and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and thoroughly coat a bundt pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Slice each biscuit into four equal triangular pieces to create bite-sized portions for easy pulling and sharing.
- Create a flavor mixture by combining melted butter with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Gently fold quartered biscuit pieces into the seasoned butter mixture, ensuring each piece is completely coated with the aromatic blend.
- Construct the first layer in the prepared pan by spreading half of the buttered biscuit pieces across the bottom.
- Distribute half of the mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices evenly over the initial biscuit layer, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Repeat the layering process by adding the remaining biscuit pieces, then topping with the final portion of mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the surface turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the monkey bread to rest for 3-5 minutes after removing from the oven to help it set.
- Carefully invert the bread onto a serving plate, revealing the cheesy, pepperoni-laden surface.
- Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping, encouraging guests to pull apart the bread and enjoy its warm, gooey texture.
Notes
- Customize your monkey bread by adding favorite pizza toppings like olives, bell peppers, or cooked sausage for extra flavor variety.
- Use pre-shredded mozzarella to save time, but freshly grated cheese melts more smoothly and provides richer taste.
- Watch baking time closely to prevent overcooking; golden brown edges indicate perfectly cooked monkey bread.
- For gluten-free option, substitute refrigerated biscuit dough with gluten-free biscuit mix or cauliflower-based dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg