Mini Pizza Monkey Bread
Create Mini Pizza Monkey Bread easily! This fun, pull-apart recipe is perfect for gatherings, snacks, or dinner. Simple, delicious, and customizable!
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tube refrigerator biscuits (8 small or 5 large)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 6 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 20 slices pepperoni ,chopped
- 3 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).Lightly spray the inside of a small 5x5 inch baking dish with oil spray and set it aside.
- Cut and Season Dough: Open the tube of refrigerator biscuits and cut each biscuit into quarters.Place the biscuit quarters in a zip-topped bag or a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil, parmesan cheese, and dried basil. Seal the bag, then shake or stir to evenly coat the biscuit pieces.
- Assemble Monkey Bread: Arrange a single layer of the seasoned dough in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread tomato sauce over the dough, then sprinkle with chopped pepperoni.
- Add a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat with another layer of seasoned dough.
- Top off with more tomato sauce and a final layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread is cooked through.
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Notes
Even Coating is Key: To ensure each biscuit piece is evenly coated with olive oil, parmesan cheese, and dried basil, the most efficient method is to place them in a ziplock bag. Add the ingredients and shake the bag thoroughly. This technique ensures a uniform distribution of flavors.
Prevent Sticking with Oil Spray: Before adding your ingredients, spray your baking dish with oil or a non-stick cooking spray. This simple step helps to avoid any sticking and makes serving and cleanup much easier.
Adapt to Your Taste: This monkey bread recipe is highly customizable. Don't hesitate to increase the amount of pepperoni and cheese, or try variations like cooked ground sausage or different types of cheese. It's a flexible recipe, perfect for tailoring to your specific preferences.
Quarter Your Pepperoni: For a more enjoyable eating experience, chop the pepperoni into quarters. This size ensures that you get a tasty bit of pepperoni in every bite, enhancing the overall flavor of the dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 995kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 88g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 2287mg | Potassium: 827mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 563mg | Iron: 10.7mg
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