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Close up handheld photo of golden-brown Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread glistening with garlic butter.

Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread: The Ultimate Cheesy Pull-Apart Recipe

This Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread features golden-brown dough balls, melted bubbling mozzarella, and vibrant pepperoni rounds glazed in garlic butter. A viral Pinterest-style appetizer perfect for parties, game days, or fun family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 16 oz (450g) Pizza Dough or Refrigerator Biscuits Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 5 oz (140g) Pepperoni Rounds Sliced
  • 2 cups (225g) Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 1/2 cup (115g) Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Finely chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Bundt Pan or 9-inch Round Pan
  • 2 Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and generously grease a Bundt pan or round baking dish.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic powder, and dried oregano flakes.
Assembly
  1. Cut dough into 1-inch balls and toss in the garlic butter mixture until fully coated.
  2. Place half the dough balls in the pan. Top with half the pepperoni and mozzarella. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden-brown and the cheese is bubbling.
  2. Cool for 5 minutes, invert onto a platter, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Notes

Use a high-quality pepperoni for better flavor rendering.
Freshly grated mozzarella provides a superior cheese stretch compared to pre-shredded bags.