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    Pepperoni Pull Apart Pizza Bread [Video]

    Published: Jan 26, 2019 · Modified: Apr 6, 2020 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Pepperoni Pull Apart Pizza Bread is full of cheese and amazing flavors. Have your favorite pizza in a form of a pizza pull apart bread with no hassle in no time.

    Raise your hand if you love pizza! We can have pizza in any shape or form including Mediterranean pizza, Breakfast pizza, meatball sub pizza and pepperoni pizza dip! Our new obsession is this pull apart pizza bread; we think you'll agree that it's an outstanding recipe!

    Pepperoni Pull Apart Pizza Bread is full of cheese and amazing flavors. Have your favorite pizza in a form of a pizza pull apart bread with no hassle in no time!

    Easy pizza pull apart bread is the perfect appetizer!

    Game day season is one of the greatest food seasons on the American calendar. The fall and winter months are ideal for enjoying good, cheesy food. To get you started, I have this amazing pepperoni pull apart bread that you're going to love. It has very simple instructions and anyone can make it!

    What is this pull apart pizza bread good for?

    • Game Days - I know people love to have pizza and buffalo chicken on game days and for tailgating. I already have this buffalo chicken French bread on the blog and now you also have an easy pepperoni pull apart bread to make for game day, too.
    • Gatherings - When you have family or friends over, this cheesy pull apart bread is great to make as an appetizer. I doubt there would be a person who can say no to any kind of pizza bread.
    • Girls Night In - This pull apart pizza bread loaf would make the perfect dish to make and eat when you're spending time with your friends. Teens love this!
    • Using up old bread - Yes, if your bread is a day or two old, just turn it into a pepperoni pizza pull apart bread. It doesn't have to necessarily be a sourdough bread, it can be French bread, baguette, or any other bread that you have in the kitchen.

    pepperoni pull apart bread is packed with cheese.

    Pull apart pizza bread ingredients

    To make this easy pizza pull apart bread you need:

    • Loaf of bread
    • Butter
    • Parmesan cheese
    • Spices such as garlic powder and thyme
    • Pepperoni
    • Mozzarella cheese

    How to make pizza pull apart bread

    I have the simplest pull apart pizza bread recipe here for you, so simple and easy, even a completely inexperienced cook with an oven can make it.

    Start by mixing parmesan, melted butter and spices in a bowl. Next, cut the bread on a diagonal into diamonds but make sure you're not cutting all the way through, we want all the parts to be attached at the bottom. Brush the bread in the cracks and surface with the melted butter mixture.

    Now it's time to stuff the bread with as many pepperoni slices as you please. I usually use one to two cups of pepperoni depending on the size of the bread. Stuff the bread with shredded mozzarella as well and sprinkle some mozzarella on top of the bread as well. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until the cheese is melted and the bread is warm. Serve warm with pizza sauce or marinara sauce for dipping.

    This pull apart pizza bread recipe is easy and quick to make.

    Can I make pepperoni pull apart bread ahead of time?

    This pepperoni pull apart bread is best served right away when it's hot and the cheese is all melted. You can easily prepare it ahead of time and wrap it in an aluminum foil and store in the fridge. Once you decide to bake it, preheat the oven to 350F and as the oven is being heated, place the pizza pull apart bread on the counter. Then bake it in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted. I cover it with aluminum foil while baking to keep it soft and avoid burning.

    Notes and tips for making pull apart pizza bread

    • I love to add tons of garlic powder and thyme to butter and parmesan for this recipe, but I have also made it with rosemary, oregano and Italian seasoning and all of them turn out to be delicious. Depending on your preferences you can change the herbs. But always keep the parmesan - that's one of the best parts!
    • I always use turkey pepperoni but you can also use beef or pork pepperoni.
    • You can use thinly sliced mozzarella in the cracks instead of shredded mozzarella.
    • How long does it take for the pizza bread to bake? This really depends on the size of the bread, but usually it takes between 15 and 20 minutes for the cheese to melt completely and for the bread to be warm.
    • Cover the bread loosely with aluminum foil while baking to prevent it from drying. Also, make sure it's not touching the bread's surface otherwise the cheese would stick to the aluminum foil.

    Looking for more game day food?

    • Cheesy Taco Dip with Homemade Rosemary Garlic Tortilla Chips
    • Rosemary Garlic Monkey Bread
    • Cheesy pull-apart bread with bacon, garlic, cheddar and swiss
    • Buffalo Chicken Sliders
    • Korean Beef Nachos
    • Pumpkin Pull Apart Bread
    • Barbecue Chicken English Muffin Pizza

    You only need a few ingredients to make this easy pizza pull apart bread recipe.

     

    Pepperoni Pull Apart Bread

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    Pepperoni Pull Apart Bread is full of cheese and amazing flavors. Have your favorite pizza in a form of a pizza pull apart bread with no hassle in no time!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 350 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Shredded
    • 6 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Melted
    • 2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
    • 1 loaf Sourdough
    • 1 cup Pepperoni
    • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350F.
    • In a bowl, whisk Parmesan cheese, melted butter, garlic powder and thyme together. Set aside. 
    • Place the bread loaf on a board. Using bread knife cut the bread on a diagonal into 1 inch diamonds but don't cut all the way through the bread. 
    • Pry open each crack and brush with the melted butter and Parmesan mixture. Make sure you brush all the bread. 
    • Stuff the bread with pepperoni. Make sure you use pepperoni in every slot. 
    • Stuff the bread with mozzarella cheese. Top with some more mozzarella. 
    • Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is fully melted. 
    • Top with some chopped parsley and serve immediately. 

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    Notes

    To make ahead, prepare the bread completely but don't bake it. Cover it with aluminum foil and store in the fridge. Once you want to bake it, preheat the oven to 350F and while it's heating, place the bread on the counter to come to room temperature. Then bake it for 15-20 minutes. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 350kcal
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    Comments

    1. alyssa

      June 17, 2019 at 6:26 am

      5 stars
      my kids LOVED this!! will be making again and again.

      Reply
    2. Ashley

      June 17, 2019 at 5:42 am

      5 stars
      My kids love this! so easy and delicious.

      Reply
    3. Tatiana

      October 30, 2017 at 11:14 pm

      5 stars
      Full of herbs and cheese, must be the best pull apart bread ever!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 31, 2017 at 7:09 am

        It really is!! 😀

        Reply
    4. Lois. O

      October 30, 2017 at 8:48 am

      5 stars
      Like you said, this will be perfect for a girls night in. I am planning one now with my sisters, and this recipe will be much more impressive than regular pizza.

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 31, 2017 at 7:10 am

        Hope you girls love it!

        Reply
    5. Cheryl

      October 30, 2017 at 3:38 am

      Cheese, bread, pepperoni? I love it! All my favorites are here. It looks so yum 🙂

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 30, 2017 at 5:35 am

        thanks!

        Reply
    6. Kate

      October 29, 2017 at 2:41 pm

      I love pull apart breads! I have a sweet one that I love to make this recipe makes me want to try a savory version. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 30, 2017 at 5:39 am

        glad you like it 🙂

        Reply
    7. Amanda Mason

      October 29, 2017 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      Super cute video! I enjoyed it! These look so amazingly wonderful!! Great pictures, too!! I can't wait to make these for my kiddos!!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 30, 2017 at 5:44 am

        Hope you all love it!

        Reply
    8. Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen

      October 29, 2017 at 9:04 am

      This looks SO good! I don't do anything for game day, but I love a good appetizer spread, and this would be the perfect addition!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 30, 2017 at 5:45 am

        Yes! I don't really watch the game (still trying to understand how it works :)) ) but everyone around me watches it and I love to make the food!

        Reply
    9. dixya @food, pleasure, and health

      October 27, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      this will be great for appetizer!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 29, 2017 at 8:12 am

        True! 😀

        Reply
    10. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

      October 27, 2017 at 8:42 am

      5 stars
      This bread was meant for me, I just know it! It looks so good and the meat stuffed here and there. A totally satisfying experience. I can even wax poetic over the cheese. That loaf would not last long in our house.

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 30, 2017 at 5:45 am

        Isn't meat, bread and cheese the best? 😀

        Reply
    11. Alicia Taylor

      October 26, 2017 at 10:32 am

      This would make a great appetizer for our Halloween party! I bet it would be gone in no time.

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 30, 2017 at 6:08 am

        I agree!

        Reply
    12. Michelle

      October 25, 2017 at 9:33 pm

      OMG! This looks amazing! I'd love to eat the entire thing all by myself, hahahaha!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 30, 2017 at 6:10 am

        This is not meant to be shared 😀

        Reply
    13. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

      October 25, 2017 at 7:58 pm

      5 stars
      Ok...I know what I am making for our next party....THIS!! We all love pizza, and this is a great twist. Fun to make...and delicious to eat too.

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 30, 2017 at 6:26 am

        Hope everyone at your party loves this!

        Reply
    14. Veena Azmanov

      October 25, 2017 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      I love pull apart bread especially when there is n bread in it. Pepperoni sounds perfect in this. So easy and great for busy weeknights. Saving this for later.

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 31, 2017 at 7:13 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply

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