Pull Apart Pizza Bread

Skip Delivery, Make Pull-Apart Pizza Bread! This crowd-favorite appetizer is a breeze to prepare. Tender Italian bread is loaded with pepperoni, cheese, and a garlicky Parmesan butter, then baked to crispy perfection. Serve with warm marinara for dipping!

This pull-apart pepperoni bread is the perfect easy appetizer to serve for parties or even for a quick lunch for kids. It’s so fun to make and has the taste of a pepperoni pizza – minus the hassle of making it. I love the added flavor the garlic butter Parmesan mixture gives the bread. It gives it a crispy crunch and adds so much flavor.

Our kids love pizza. So, they love any recipe that is a reminder of how much they love pizza! We often make baguette pizza bites and Pizza Monkey Bread that is where the inspiration for this recipe came from. Our 3-meat pizza ring is also so popular with the pizza lovers! So much pizza goodness, and this pull apart bread is one of the best.

Why You’ll Love this Pull Apart Pizza Bread

• This easy bread has a prep time of like 10 minutes and a bake time of about 15. That’s a total of only 25 minutes until you are enjoying easy pull apart pizza bread!
• Pull apart pizza bread is a crowd pleaser for sure. A wonderful appetizers for kids and adults alike!
• You only need a few basic ingredients to make this easy recipe. You may even already have some of the things on hand!

Ingredients for Pull Apart Pizza Bread

• Italian bread loaf – No matter what bread you use, you’re looking for a large loaf with substance, a good crusty bread. A sourdough loaf or cibatta bread would be yummy too.
• Pizza pepperoni slices – Buy a package of your favorite pepperonis to pack this cheesy bread with loads of pepperoni.
• Grated Mozzarella cheese – Freshly grated mozzarella cheese melts the best!
• Melted butter – You can use salted butter or unsalted butter.
• Italian seasoning – Use a little bit of Italian seasoning or pizza seasoning to elevate the flavor of this homemade pizza brad.
• Garlic powder – A dash of garlic powder also adds so much flavor to this dish!
• Parmesan cheese – Make a flavorful crust on your bread with a bit of parmesan cheese.
• Black pepper – A little bit of black pepper adds a nice touch to this pull apart pizza bread too.

How to Make Pull Apart Pizza Bread

Grab a few pieces of foil and form a sort of “boat” around the bread loaf. This will keep the loaf from breaking apart and keeping the pieces in place.

Add the loaf to the foil boat and the cut it into the pieces. You can slice the bread diagonally into squares. You can also do thin slices instead of cubes, just cut halfway into the loaf no matter how you choose to cut it.

Prepare the garlic parmesan mixture in a small bowl and then cube the pepperoni slices into small pieces.

Stuff the bread with pepperoni and mozzarella and then pour the parmesan mixture over the top.

Bake for 15 minutes, then serve and enjoy!

How to Store Pull Apart Pizza Bread

Allow leftovers to cool completely and then wrap tightly in aluminum foil or transfer to an airtight container.

FRIDGE: Store in the fridge for a few days, and reheat as needed when you want some tasty cheesy bread.

FREEZER: You can actually freeze leftovers too! Store in a freezer bag or airtight container for 2-3 months.

To reheat, place into the oven or toaster oven until crispy!

Can I use different pizza toppings?

Many of your favorite pizza toppings can be used in this recipe! So bacon crumbles, cooked sausage, or Canadian bacon would be tasty. Just don’t use too many toppings that overloads the pull apart pizza bread.

What other types of cheese can I use in pull apart pizza bread?

Bottom line, you can use any favorite cheese you have! I typically use Mozzarella. However, four cheese, baby swiss or provolone may be used. You can either grate the cheese or cut into thin slices. Don’t use the pre-shredded cheese if you can avoid it. It won’t get as ooey gooey and we want the ooey gooey factor!

What to Serve with Pull Apart Pizza Bread

This yummy pizza bread is best served with warm marinara sauce! You can pair this with other favorite appetizers like air fryer ravioli and baked chicken wings too.

Pulled pork sliders and crock pot hamburger dip would be yummy appetizers to serve alongside this dish too.

This flavorful and cheesy pepperoni pizza bread is so much fun! You’re going to love this easy recipe.

More Pull Apart Bread Recipes!

• Grilled Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread is totally drool worthy! Such a yummy recipe.
• This Everything Bagel Pull Apart Bread is one of my favorite recipes.
• Make Apple Pull Apart Bread during the fall months for a cozy and gooey dessert.
• Caramel Pull Aparts are sticky sweet goodness that everyone needs to try!