Description
Experience the magic of freshly baked bread with this Easy Pull Apart Pizza Monkey Bread. It’s a delightful blend of gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and rich tomato sauce that brings comfort to any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon dried onion bits
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons Italian herb mix
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 can (16.3 ounces) of refrigerated flaky biscuits
- 1 can (13.8 ounces) of refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 package (5 ounces) mini pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce (with extra for dipping)
- 1 package (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese (equals about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your monkey bread bakes evenly and beautifully.
- In a medium bowl, mix the olive oil, melted butter, dried onion bits, minced garlic cloves, Italian herb mix, crushed red pepper, and fresh parsley until well combined. The mixture should be fragrant—this is your flavor base!
- Open the can of refrigerated flaky biscuits and cut each biscuit into quarters. This step is crucial, as it ensures each piece can soak up the flavor mixture.
- In a large bowl, toss the biscuit pieces with the oil mixture until they are fully coated. You want to see that delicious glaze on every piece. Avoid skimping on this step; it’s where the flavor magic happens!
- Next, take your refrigerated pizza dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into small squares or strips, about the same size as the biscuit pieces. This will help them bake evenly together.
- Incorporate the mini pepperoni slices into your biscuit and dough mixture. Make sure they’re evenly distributed so every bite is full of flavor.
- Grease a bundt pan with cooking spray, then layer half of the biscuit mixture into the pan. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese and half of the grated parmesan cheese over it.
- Add the remaining biscuit mixture on top, followed by the rest of the cheeses. This layering ensures that the cheesy goodness is throughout the entire monkey bread.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges look crisp. You can check for doneness by gently pulling a piece apart; it should be soft and cooked through without any doughy center.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes. This step is important—if you try to remove it too early, it may fall apart!
- Carefully invert the bundt pan onto a serving plate to release the monkey bread. Serve warm with extra marinara sauce for dipping!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: One common mistake is overbaking; keep an eye on the bread during the last 10 minutes. Use a non-stick bundt pan or a silicone mold for easy release. For a more robust flavor, consider adding cooked sausage or vegetables to your mixture.