Pull Apart Pizza Bread with Pillsbury biscuits is an easy go to appetizer packed full of pepperoni, flaky biscuits, and melty cheese to make a hearty meal.
(This recipe is provided by a guest author, Chef Amanda, here on Salty Side Dish.)
No pizza sauce needed to create this delicious recipe for cheesy pull apart bread. There are so many ways to enjoy a pepperoni bread recipe and this one is no exception.
Better in a baking pan than a baking sheet, this is one of those recipes for finger foods that will get you excited. Plus the pull apart nature of this recipe makes it so you do not have to cut your bread.
Marinara sauce or garlic butter makes the perfect sauce for dipping.
Pull Apart Pizza Bread
Pillsbury pizza dough recipes are plentiful and growing up, this is always how we made our mini pizzas.
I love easy recipes and this one can be done in no time. Call it a side dish or an appetizer recipe, you can serve pull apart pizza bread for a party, a big game, or honestly, for dinner!
For me, the pizza crust is the best part and this makes the entire bread the pizza crust, plus if you like it, make some fresh pesto sauce to slather on and dip with!.
Lets get started baking!
Scroll to the bottom for a printable version of this post, including all measurements and instructions, so you can follow along in your kitchen without being on your phone.
Here is what ingredients you need to gather to get started:
- Jumbo Flaky Biscuits
- mozzarella cheese or a pizza blend
- Italian seasoning
- parsley
- garlic powder
- olive oil
- pepperoni slices
- Parmesan cheese
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In fact, if you love this recipe, you should try the Caprese Croissants or the Christmas Tree pull, both that also use poppable biscuits. If you are looking for pizza recipes, try Pizza Casserole or Pepperoni Chicken Breasts!
How to make Pull Apart Pizza Bread
How to make Pull Apart Pizza BreadPreheat oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare your pan with non-stick spray.
You can also make your pull part bread with a bundt pan
, 2-3 quart casserole dish or 9×13 pan with the same results.
Separate your Pillsbury jumbo flaky biscuits and cut them into eighths. Set aside.
Cut the pepperonis into quarters.
Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cut up biscuits, pepperoni, cheese, seasonings and oil.
Gently mix everything together; making sure the oil is spread out to all of the biscuits and coated well.
I find that using my hands makes this process a little easier because you can make sure that all the sides are covered.
Pour the pizza mixture into your prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes uncovered.
Depending on how big or small your pan is will determine the final baking time so its best to keep a close watch so you do not burn.
Keep checking every 5 minutes until the biscuits are cooked all the way through.
This recipe in the IMAGES used a 2 quart casserole dish and it took the 30 minutes + an additional 15 to be done baking.
In the video, I used a baking pan and it only took 33 minutes to be done.
Bread Baking Tip: At the 30 minute mark, if your biscuits are browning too much and you need to cook longer, cover the top with foil to prevent further browning.
Baking Tips
When I created the video, I left the biscuits on the counter and they were pretty expanded when I opened the can and a bit sticky, so leave them in the fridge while the oven preheats.
Its ok to add more cheese or even other ingredients like olives.
I also prefer fresh parsley over dried, but that choice is yours.
Pull Apart Pizza Bread Appetizer
Ingredients
- 2 tubes of Jumbo Flaky Biscuits
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese or a pizza blend
- 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp. parsley flakes OR 1/4th cup fresh parsley
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 6 oz. package of pepperoni slices
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded or shaved is great
Instructions
- Prepare your pan with non-stick spray. You can also make your pull part bread with a bundt pan, 2-3 quart casserole dish or 9x13 pan with the same results.
- Separate your Pillsbury jumbo flaky biscuits and cut them into eighths.
- Set biscuits aside.
- Cut the pepperonis into quarters. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cut up biscuits, pepperoni, cheese, seasonings and oil.
- Gently mix everything together; making sure the oil is spread out to all of the biscuits and coated well. I find that using my hands makes this process a little easier because you can make sure that all the sides are covered.
- Pour the pizza mixture into your prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes uncovered.
- Depending on how big or small your pan is will determine the final baking time so its best to keep a close watch so you do not burn.
- Keep checking every 5 minutes until the biscuits are cooked all the way through. If you cook in a longer baking pan where the biscuits are spread out (SEE VIDEO), it will take closer to 30-33 minutes.
- If you bake in a deep pan, it may take longer and you might want to put foil on the top during the final baking to prevent too much top browning.
Video
Nutrition
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Comments & Reviews
Maggie says
Can this be baked in muffin pan.
Trisha Haas says
yes but the cook time may be shorter and should be monitored.