Description
Irresistible pizza monkey bread combines classic Italian flavors with playful pull-apart fun, creating a crowd-pleasing appetizer that sparks instant excitement. Cheesy, herby, and packed with marinara dipping sauce, this shareable treat promises to become an instant hit at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
Cheese Topping:
- 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Seasonings and Additions:
- (Optional) Italian herbs or pizza seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly greasing a bundt pan to prevent sticking.
- Break refrigerated biscuit dough into precise quarter-sized pieces, transferring them into a spacious mixing bowl for easy manipulation.
- Drizzle melted butter across the dough fragments, gently tumbling them to ensure complete and uniform coating.
- Incorporate a medley of savory ingredients including diced pepperoni, crumbled sausage, sliced olives, chopped bell peppers, and diced onions into the buttered dough.
- Sprinkle a zesty blend of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes over the mixture, thoroughly blending to distribute the aromatic spices.
- Carefully construct layers of the seasoned dough mixture inside the prepared bundt pan, ensuring even distribution for consistent baking.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior that indicates perfect doneness.
- After removing from the oven, allow the bread to rest and settle for 10 minutes before confidently inverting onto a serving plate.
- Present the monkey bread while warm, accompanied by a side of rich marinara sauce for delightful dipping.
Notes
- Customize toppings by swapping meats with vegetarian alternatives like mushrooms or plant-based sausage for a meat-free version.
- Reduce cheese quantity or use low-fat options to make the dish lighter and more diet-friendly.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to speed up assembly and minimize kitchen stress during cooking.
- Use gluten-free biscuit dough for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg