Pepperoni Monkey Bread | Walking on Sunshine Recipes (2024)

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This recipe for Pepperoni Monkey Bread is filled with pepperoni, garlic butter and plenty of mozzarella cheese. Enjoy this pull-apart pizza bread made with refrigerated Pillsbury biscuits.

Serve the warm bread with some additional marinara sauce for dipping and watch your guests dive into the melty pull-apart goodness. Perfect for any occasion from tailgates to potluck dinners!

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This savory monkey bread recipe involves combining bite-sized pieces of refrigerated biscuit dough with my homemade garlic butter, savory pepperoni slices and gooey melted mozzarella cheese.

The biscuits are baked in a tube cake pan which helps create a fun pull-apart bread. It also makes them crispy on the outside and bursting with melted cheesy goodness inside, your family will be begging for more!

This recipe is very similar to my Air Fryer Pizza Monkey Bread only it's made in a traditional oven.

Looking for more Looking for more Family Dinner Ideas? Try my Garlic Parmesan Cheese Bread Sticks or my Grands Biscuits Garlic Bread recipe.

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  • 👩‍🍳Recipe Notes
  • 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
  • Main Ingredients:
  • Substitutions and Variations
  • Step-by-Step Directions:
  • Baking Instructions
  • Before You Begin!
  • ⏲Prep Ahead Tips
  • 🍶Storage Tips
  • 🔁Reheating Tips
  • 🌟Try these recipes next...
  • 📇Recipe Card
  • 💬 Comments

👩‍🍳Recipe Notes

  • To ensure even cooking, make sure to cut the biscuits into similar-sized pieces. This will result in a more consistent texture throughout the monkey bread.
  • To prevent sticking, make sure to generously grease the pan with non-stick cooking spray before adding the biscuit pieces.
  • After arranging the biscuit pieces in the pan, give them some time to rise before baking. The refrigerated biscuits won't rise like my recipe for Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread, but they will warm up nicely before baking.
  • Monkey bread is ready when it turns golden brown on the top and the biscuits are fully cooked.

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Main Ingredients:

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Substitutions and Variations

  • For added variation, feel free to replace the pepperoni with salami, Canadian bacon, Italian sausage, or bacon.
  • You can also use different cheeses. Cheddar cheese would be great if you were using bacon or even a Monterey Jack cheese with salami!
  • Feel free to add chopped green and red peppers to the monkey bread as well!
  • Love a little heat? Try stirring ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes into the garlic butter mixture.

Step-by-Step Directions:

  • Step 1: Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces and spread each piece with the garlic butter.
  • Step 2: Spray a cake pan or Bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray. Begin layering the buttered biscuits on the bottom of the cake pan.
  • Step 3: Add a layer of pepperoni and then a layer of mozzarella cheese followed by another layer of buttered biscuits, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese finishing up with a layer of biscuits.
  • Step 4: Sprinkle the top of the biscuits with the grated Parmesan cheese.
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Baking Instructions

  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in a preheated 350 °F oven until golden brown.
  • Let cool for around 10 minutes before enjoying!
  • Serve the marinara sauce on the side to dip the monkey bread in.
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⏲Prep Ahead Tips

  • Prepare the recipe according to directions up until the baking instructions.
  • Cover the cake pan with greased plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until you're ready to bake and enjoy.
  • Bake as directed in the recipe card below.

🍶Storage Tips

  • Allow any leftovers to fully cool before storing them in an air tight container or wrapped in foil at room temperature.
  • Use leftovers within 5 days.

🔁Reheating Tips

  • Wrap the leftover monkey bread tightly in aluminum foil. This will help retain moisture and prevent the bread from drying out during reheating.
  • Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is heated through and the cheese is melted and gooey.

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📇Recipe Card

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Pepperoni Mozzarella Monkey Bread

Pepperoni Mozzarella Monkey Bread is filled with pepperoni, garlic butter and cheese perfect for the weekend games or fun at home with the family!

Ingredients

  • 2 cans Pillsbury Grands Biscuits
  • ½ cup Garlic Butter
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoni
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces and spread each piece with the garlic butter.
  3. Spray a cake pan or bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  4. Begin layering the buttered biscuits on the bottom of the cake pan.
  5. Add a layer of pepperoni and then a layer of mozzarella cheese followed by another layer of buttered biscuits, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese finishing up with a layer of biscuits.
  6. Sprinkle the top of the biscuits with the grated Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.
  8. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 126Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 374mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g

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  1. Donna @ Modern on Monticello says

    Hey Lois! I have never tried monkey bread this way and it looks delicious. I printed the recipe for lasagna night next week. Thanks for sharing it. I am visiting from the Ginger Snaps party. Miss you over at the Home Matters Party every week.

    Reply

    • Lois says

      LOL, yes, the combination of pepperoni and mozzarella are amazing. Thank you for visiting!

      Reply

  2. Arlene Mobley says

    I love easy recipes like this using canned biscuits. This looks so good and I can't wait to try it.

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    • Lois says

      Thanks! It is an easy recipe which is what I love. Thanks for visiting.

      Reply

  3. Denise says

    I love recipes you can eat with your hands.....so much fun. I could make this for my son's dinner and he would be ecstatic! Looks great .....might have to make this for my book club.

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    • Lois says

      Thank you for visiting! Hope you try the recipe soon.

      Reply

  4. Marisa Franca says

    That looks delicious and it would be super popular with our family. So easy to make and even easier to chow down. Only thing is, the monkey bread would go so fast I know I'd have to make two. Can't wait to see the grandsons' faces when I present them with this treat.

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    • Lois says

      The grandkids would have fun helping you prepare it too! Thank you for visiting!

      Reply

  5. Gloria says

    This sounds like a fun twist on pizza. Sitting around with friends, having some wine and pulling apart some bread sounds like a great evening to me.

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    • Lois says

      Yes, it's perfect when friends come over! Thanks for visiting!

      Reply

  6. Miz Helen says

    I just pinned your awesome Monkey Bread, I will be having this soon! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing you awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  7. Joanne DiPalo says

    This is one of the best snacks for game watching. I must admit that I have not been successful making monkey bread. I'll keep trying, I know everyone will love your recipe if I get it right! Thanks so much for sharing your delicious recipe.

    Reply

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Pepperoni Monkey Bread | Walking on Sunshine Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Why is it called monkey bread? ›

Some food historians suggest that it comes from the pastry being a finger food, and that those eating it pick apart the bread with their hands as a monkey might. Others suggest that it comes from the pastry's resemblance to the monkey puzzle tree Araucaria araucana.

What can you do with pepperoni slices? ›

Read on for more suggestions for how you can incorporate tasty Italian pepperoni slices into some classic dishes.
  1. Pepperoni Pizza. ...
  2. Cheese Boards. ...
  3. Antipasti Skewers. ...
  4. On Top Of Potato Skins or Twice-Baked Potatoes. ...
  5. Add to Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. ...
  6. Stuff Into Mushrooms. ...
  7. Layer Pepperoni into Quesadillas.
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What to do with leftover pepperoni pizza? ›

18 Creative Ways To Use Leftover Pizza
  1. Make it into pizza fries. ...
  2. Add it to a savory bread pudding. ...
  3. Use your slices as bread for a sandwich. ...
  4. Chop and bake it into croutons. ...
  5. Stuff it with cheddar for an upgraded grilled cheese. ...
  6. Transform it into pizza French toast. ...
  7. Swap it for lasagna noodles. ...
  8. Stick it in a waffle iron.
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When should I eat monkey bread? ›

Perfect for dessert, any holiday breakfast, or weekend brunch. One massive, gooey cinnamon roll? Yes, please! A sweetened yeast dough enriched with butter and milk is cut into small pieces, rolled into balls, dipped in melted butter, rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture, and layered into a Bundt pan.

Is monkey bread a southern thing? ›

to get right. Chef Thomas nailed it on the first try for. Gayle King!

What do Italians use for pepperoni? ›

So, for those traveling to Italy who want to sample an authentic Italian version of the American relative pepperoni, depending on where you are, you should ask for salame or salamino piccante, or salsiccia piccante (spicy salame or dried sausage), characteristic mostly of the South. You will not be disappointed.

What compliments pepperoni? ›

Additional Pepperoni Pizza Topping Ideas: hot honey (highly recommend!), fresh basil, crushed red pepper flakes, jalapeño slices. Add Veggies: olives, bell peppers, yellow peppers, onion, arugula, fresh basil, jalapeño slices. Add Meat: Sausage, Chicken, Bacon.

Can you eat sliced pepperoni without cooking? ›

Of course, pepperoni is just as good if you don't cook it before eating. Because dangerous microbes are killed during the curing process, it's safe to eat the sausage raw (Tacinelli keeps a stick in the fridge for this exact reason).

What pairs well with pepperoni? ›

Paired with Parmesan, Gouda, or cheddar, thick slices of pepperoni make a perfect addition to your cheese board.

Can I freeze pepperoni? ›

While pepperoni lasts awhile in the fridge and sometimes at room temperature, depending on its expiration date and packaging, freezing pepperoni slices is a great way to stash it away for another time without taking up space in the fridge or risking its going to waste.

What's the difference between pepperoni and salami? ›

Yes, pepperoni is a type of salami. Pepperoni is made with a mixture of beef and pork, leaning heavier on the beef side. Pepperoni is packed with red pepper and paprika giving it a much spicier kick than other relatively mild salamis. Pepperoni can also include black pepper, garlic, and sometimes mustard and fennel.

Why do they call it dumb bread? ›

Dumb bread is a traditional bread that originates from the Virgin Islands. The name "dumb bread" comes from the cooking technique called dum pukht, originating from India and brought to the Caribbean when the Indian indentured workers replaced the slaves. This bread does not require any yeast.

What do Americans call Tiger bread? ›

The name originated in the Netherlands, where it is known as tijgerbrood or tijgerbol (tiger bun), and where it has been sold at least since the early 1970s. The US supermarket chain Wegmans sells it as "Marco Polo" bread. In the San Francisco Bay Area it is called Dutch Crunch.

What fruit is called monkey bread? ›

Baobab is a fruit grown in Africa. Pronounced as “bau-bab,” this fruit grows on trees that can be over 1,000 years old. A baobab tree may also be called a monkey bread tree, Ethiopian sour gourd, cream of tartar tree and even upside-down tree.

Why do navajos eat fry bread? ›

Credit is given to the Navajo people for creating fry bread after they were forced to make the “Long Walk” from Arizona to New Mexico. Hungry and far away from their traditional foods, they turned U.S. government rations of flour, salt, baking powder and lard into a filling bread that saved many from starvation.

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