Cheesy, garlicky, and totally pull-apart delicious — Pizza Monkey Bread is like pizza and garlic bread had the ultimate comfort-food baby. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a cozy family dinner, this easy recipe uses simple ingredients and delivers that gooey, golden, irresistible finish everyone loves.
🧾 Ingredients
2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough (or pizza dough cut into chunks)
1½–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup mini pepperoni or chopped pepperoni slices
3 tbsp melted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp chili flakes (optional for heat)
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping)
Fresh parsley or basil (optional garnish)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Dough
Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
Grease a bundt pan or deep baking dish well.
Cut dough into bite-sized pieces.
2️⃣ Season the Pieces
Mix melted butter, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
Toss dough pieces until evenly coated.
3️⃣ Layer the Monkey Bread
Add a layer of dough pieces to the pan.
Sprinkle mozzarella, pepperoni, parmesan, and a few spoonfuls of pizza sauce.
Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
Finish with extra cheese on top.
4️⃣ Bake
Bake 30–35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Let rest about 5–10 minutes, then carefully flip onto a serving plate.
🔥 Pro Tips for the Best Pizza Monkey Bread
Use low-moisture mozzarella to avoid soggy bread.
Keep sauce light — too much makes the center soft.
If top browns too fast, cover loosely with foil.
Let it cool slightly before unmolding so it holds its shape.
🌶️ Tasty Variations
Supreme Pizza Style: Add olives, peppers, onions, and cooked sausage.
BBQ Chicken Monkey Bread: Use BBQ sauce + shredded chicken.
Veggie Lovers: Mushrooms, spinach, and cherry tomatoes.
Cheesy Garlic Version: Skip pepperoni and add extra garlic butter + cheese.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days.
Reheat in oven or air fryer for best crispiness.
Freeze individual pieces for quick snacks.
⭐ Final Thoughts
Warm, cheesy, and made for sharing, Pizza Monkey Bread is one of those recipes that disappears the second it hits the table. It’s easy to customize, super beginner-friendly, and always a hit whether you’re feeding kids, hosting friends, or just craving something cozy and savory.