Description
Gooey cheese and zesty pepperoni mingle in this irresistible pull-apart pizza bread, creating a crowd-pleasing appetizer that promises pure comfort. Warm, herb-infused dough pulls apart effortlessly, inviting you to savor each cheesy, marinara-kissed morsel with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
Cheese and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Finishing Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Transform pizza dough into uniform bite-sized spheres, ensuring consistent shape and size.
- Craft a savory coating by blending melted butter with aromatic garlic powder and fragrant dried oregano.
- Immerse each dough sphere into the butter mixture, carefully arranging them in overlapping layers within the prepared loaf pan.
- Generously cascade marinara sauce across the dough, creating a rich base layer.
- Distribute mozzarella cheese evenly, scattering mini pepperoni slices and sprinkling Parmesan cheese to maximize flavor coverage.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling surface.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 2-3 minutes to set the melted cheese and cooling dough.
- Serve immediately while warm, encouraging guests to pull apart the interconnected bread segments.
Notes
- Choose high-quality pizza dough for the best texture and flavor in your pull-apart bread.
- Make sure to coat each dough ball completely in the garlic butter mixture to ensure maximum flavor infusion.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular pizza dough with a gluten-free alternative that holds its shape well.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like basil or parsley on top after baking for an extra burst of freshness and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg