Pepperoni Pizza Pull Apart Bread: The Ultimate Party Appetizer
This recipe brings back sweet memories of Sunday family gatherings—where laughter filled the kitchen and the smell of garlic butter meant something delicious was on its way. This Pepperoni Pizza Pull Apart Bread is fun, shareable, and impossible to resist. Gather around, because this one’s made to be pulled apart and enjoyed together. Make it this weekend and watch it disappear!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz (2 lbs) pizza dough, chopped into small pieces
- ½ cup garlic butter, melted
- 1 cup pepperoni, chopped
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1½ cups mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 cup marinara or ranch, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Chop pizza dough into bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch cubes).
- In a large bowl, toss dough pieces with melted garlic butter, ensuring they’re well coated.
- Add pepperoni, oregano, and mozzarella, gently mixing to distribute evenly.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared pan, pressing lightly.
- Create a well in the center and place an upside-down oven-safe ramekin (this helps the bread bake evenly).
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then release the springform pan.
- Carefully flip the ramekin—it will now be a dipping cup! Fill it with marinara or ranch.
- Serve warm and enjoy pulling apart the cheesy, garlicky bites!
Notes
- Use store-bought pizza dough for convenience, or make your own if preferred.
- Freshly grated mozzarella melts better than pre-shredded cheese.
- For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, or grated Parmesan.
- Let the bread rest for 5 minutes after baking for easier pulling.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380 kcal per serving
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g