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Here’s what you’ll need to create your mouthwatering Pizza Monkey Bread:

2 cans of refrigerated biscuit dough (16 oz each) – This forms the base of our bread and makes it easy to pull apart.
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded – The star ingredient! It adds that gooey, cheesy goodness we all love.
1 cup pepperoni slices (or your favorite toppings) – Classic pizza flavor in every bite. Feel free to substitute with veggies, cooked sausage, or whatever you love!
½ cup pizza sauce – For dipping and flavoring the bread. You can use store-bought or homemade.
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese – Adds a nice cheesy finish on top.
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning – A blend of herbs that brings out the pizza flavor.
2 tablespoons olive oil – Helps the bread get that golden, crispy crust.
Optional: Red pepper flakes for some heat, and fresh basil for garnish.

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Now, let’s get to the fun part! Follow these easy steps to create your Pizza Monkey Bread:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This is an essential first step to ensure your bread bakes evenly and gets that perfect golden crust.

While the oven is heating, gather all your ingredients. Open the cans of biscuit dough and set them aside. I like to get everything ready before starting to cook – it makes the process smoother and more enjoyable!

Take each biscuit and cut it into quarters. You can use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to make this easier. The smaller pieces will allow for more cheesy goodness in every bite!

In a large mixing bowl, combine the quartered biscuit pieces with the shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni (or your chosen toppings), Italian seasoning, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
Tip: Use your hands to toss everything together gently, ensuring the biscuit pieces are evenly coated in cheese and seasoning. The dough will feel a bit sticky, but that’s what you want!

Lightly grease a bundt pan or a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil. This helps prevent sticking and makes for easy cleanup!

Begin adding the biscuit mixture to the prepared pan. Layer it in gently, pressing down slightly to fit everything in. Don’t worry about making it look perfect; the beauty of monkey bread is its rustic charm!

Once all the biscuit pieces are in the pan, drizzle the olive oil over the top. This will help the bread get that beautiful golden color and crispy texture as it bakes.

Top with the remaining Parmesan cheese. This adds an extra layer of cheesy flavor and a nice crust.

Place your pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes. Keep an eye on it as it bakes – the bread is ready when it’s golden brown and cooked through.
Tip: If you notice the top browning too quickly, you can loosely cover it with aluminum foil to prevent burning while allowing the center to cook.

While the bread is baking, heat your pizza sauce in a small saucepan over low heat. This warms it up for serving and makes for a delicious dip alongside the monkey bread.

Once the monkey bread is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. This will make it easier to remove and helps avoid any burns.

Carefully invert the monkey bread onto a serving plate. It should come out easily, but if it sticks a little, gently run a butter knife around the edges to loosen it.
Serve warm with the heated pizza sauce for dipping. I like to drizzle a little extra olive oil and sprinkle some fresh basil on top for a pop of color and flavor!