Savory Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread Delight (Print version)

Cheesy pull-apart pizza monkey bread baked in a fluted pan with garlic butter, pepperoni, mozzarella, and marinara for dipping.

# Ingredients:

For the monkey bread

01 - 2 cans (16.3 oz each / about 925 g total) refrigerated flaky biscuit dough
02 - 6 oz (170 g) mini pepperoni
03 - 8 oz (225 g) low-moisture mozzarella, cut into small cubes or shredded
04 - 1/3 cup (35 g) grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

For serving

11 - 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) marinara sauce, warmed
12 - Nonstick baking spray or softened butter, for the pan

# Instructions:

01 - Heat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 12-cup fluted tube pan very well with baking spray or softened butter, including the center tube.
02 - Separate the biscuits and cut each biscuit into 4 even pieces. Place the pieces in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and Parmesan.
04 - Pour the butter mixture over the biscuit pieces. Add the mini pepperoni and mozzarella, then toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
05 - Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan. Do not press it down firmly, since a lighter pack helps the center bake through.
06 - Bake for 32-38 minutes, until the top is deep golden and the center pieces are cooked through. Cover loosely with foil near the end if the top browns too quickly.
07 - Let the bread rest in the pan for 8 minutes. Run a thin knife around the edges, invert onto a platter, and sprinkle with parsley.
08 - Serve right away with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served warm while the cheese is stretchy.
02 - If using pizza dough instead of biscuit dough, cut it into 1-inch pieces and watch for a slightly chewier texture.
03 - Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days.

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