Pizza Monkey Bread
Pizza Monkey Bread is a kid-friendly pull-apart bread made with layers of garlic-seasoned biscuits, marinara sauce, pepperoni, and cheeses.
Equipment
- microwave-safe bowl
- 10-inch fluted tube pan
- Knife
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cans (16.3 ounces each) large refrigerated flaky biscuits 8 count
- 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 20 slices pepperoni halved
- ½ cup marinara sauce plus additional, warmed
- fresh basil leaves torn, optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine first 4 ingredients; microwave, covered, on high for 30 seconds. Cool slightly.
- Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces; add to oil mixture and toss to coat. Add cheeses and pepperoni; toss to combine. In a heavy 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray, layer half the biscuit mixture; drizzle with ¼ cup marinara sauce. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan 10 minutes.
- Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Invert onto a serving plate. Serve with additional marinara sauce. If desired, top with torn fresh basil, and additional grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
Notes
This recipe is a fun appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. It is fast and easy to prepare, and kids love it.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 723mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
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