This Pull Apart Pizza Bread recipe comes together in no time and makes a fun, cheesy appetizer, snack, or easy meal. Made with biscuits, pepperoni, and melty mozzarella, this pizza pull apart bread is perfect for busy weeknights, game day, or parties.
A few days ago, I had one of those crazy busy nights where dinner snuck up fast. After a quick fridge check, this Pull Apart Pizza Bread was made and dinner was saved!
The kids love this easy pull apart pizza bread since they're big pizza fans, and I love how simple it is. This recipe works great for a quick dinner, snack, game day, or party appetizer. Serve it with marinara for dipping and customize it with favorite toppings like sausage, peppers, onions, or pineapple. Also check out my Garlic Bread Pizza recipe if you’re a pizza lover!
Quick Look: Pull Apart Pizza Bread Recipe
- ⏱ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 🔥 Cook Time: 35 minutes
- ⏰ Total Time: 40 minutes
- 👨👩👧👦 Servings: 6
- 👍 Difficulty: Easy
- 🧮 Calories: 413 kcal per serving (may vary)
- 🎉 Best For: Appetizer, snack, busy weeknight dinner, game day, parties
- 🍕 Flavor: Cheesy, savory, classic pizza flavors
- 🔄 Variations: Pepperoni, cheese-only, sausage, veggie, crescent rolls, air fryer
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Quick and easy, made with simple ingredients.
- Cheesy, family-favorite pizza flavor everyone loves.
- Easy to customize with your favorite pizza toppings.
- Perfect for snacks, busy weeknights, game day, or parties, just like my Bubble Up Pizza Casserole.
This is absolutely delicious! One of our favorite recipes. We loved the browned crust. Thank you so much for sharing.
Ingredient Notes
See the printable recipe card below for full ingredient list and step-by-step directions.
- Biscuits– Any refrigerated biscuit dough works well for this recipe. For homemade biscuits, try my Buttermilk biscuits recipe.
- Pepperoni– Optional. Swap in cooked sausage, ham, or skip the meat for a cheese-only pizza pull apart bread.
- Mozzarella Cheese– Freshly shredded mozzarella melts best and gives you that classic, cheesy pizza pull-apart texture.
- Italian Seasoning/ Garlic Powder– Adds extra pizza flavor. Adjust the amounts to suit your taste.
- Olive Oil– Helps everything bake evenly and adds flavor. Melted butter can be used instead for a richer taste.
Variations
- Pepperoni Pull Apart Pizza Bread: A classic favorite made just as written using pepperoni.
- Cheese-Only Pull Apart Pizza Bread: Skip the pepperoni and load it up with extra mozzarella for an ultra-cheesy pizza bread.
- Protein– Swap the pepperoni for cooked sausage, ham, bacon, or another favorite meat.
- Vegetables– Add chopped onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, black olives, or jalapeños.
- Crescent Roll Pull Apart Pizza Bread: Use crescent roll dough instead of biscuits for a softer, flakier texture.
- Air Fryer Pull Apart Pizza Bread: Skip the oven and cook in the air fryer at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, checking often.
How to Make Easy Pull Apart Pizza Bread
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease a Bundt pan. Cut each biscuit into quarters.
Step 2. In a large bowl, combine the biscuit pieces, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and olive oil. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 3. Transfer the biscuit mixture to the prepared Bundt pan, spreading it out evenly.
Step 4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is cooked through and the top is golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes, then carefully invert onto a plate and serve warm.
Tips for Success
- Watch while baking. If the top of the bread browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil until cooked through.
- Grease the pan well. A well-greased Bundt pan helps this pizza pull apart bread release easily.
- Serve warm with marinara. A side of pizza sauce or marinara makes this easy pull apart pizza bread even better for dipping.
- Great for any occasion. Serve as an appetizer, snack, busy weeknight dinner, or game day appetizer.
Storage & Make Ahead
- Refrigerate: Store leftover pizza bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Keep marinara sauce separate.
- Make Ahead: Assemble the pizza pull apart bread, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Freeze: Once baked and cooled, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheat: Warm leftovers in the oven, air fryer, or microwave until heated through.
Pull Apart Pizza Bread Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can assemble the entire dish (covered tightly with plastic wrap) and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
Reheat leftovers in the oven at 325°F for 10-15 minutes, in the air fryer for a few minutes, or in the microwave until warmed through.
A Bundt pan is highly recommended for this pull apart pizza bread to ensure even cooking and a fully baked center. Using a regular baking dish may cause the inner pieces to cook slower than the outer edges.
Yes! Allow it to cool completely, then wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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Next time you have a crazy, busy night and don't know what to make for dinner, keep a can of biscuits on hand and this cheesy pizza bread will have you covered!
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Pull Apart Pizza Bread
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Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuits 16 biscuits total
- 8 oz pepperoni optional
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese freshly shredded
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or pizza seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ cup olive oil or melted butter
- pizza sauce/marinara for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease a Bundt pan. Cut each biscuit into quarters.
- In a large bowl, combine the biscuit pieces, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and olive oil. Toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared Bundt pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown on top.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then carefully invert onto a plate. Serve warm with pizza sauce or marinara for dipping.
Notes
- A Bundt pan is recommended for even cooking and to prevent a doughy center.
- Customize this pizza pull apart bread with your favorite toppings or proteins.
- For a richer flavor, substitute melted butter for olive oil.
Dan Rucker says
This was a great snack for a snowy day doing house chores. I only made half the portion, using a small pan vice a bundt pan. I used 1-can of biscuits, full portions of Italian and Garlic seasonings, 1/4 cup oil and used parchment paper. I also added a bit more cheese 3/4 of the way through the cooking, just because you can never have enough cheese!
Quick, easy, my bride liked it, and even I can make it! It’s a hit.
Kristin Hayes says
Yay!! So glad you both enjoyed! Couldn’t agree more that you can never have too much cheese! Yum!!
Katie says
Could this be made with thawed Rhodes rolls instead of biscuits?
Kristin Hayes says
Absolutely! That would work great! Enjoy!
Josh H. says
Delicious! We used sausage and peppers!
Amy says
I made this pull-apart bread for a movie night snack, and it was gone before the opening credits were over! The garlic butter finish really makes the whole thing.
Kristin Hayes says
Love the great feedback! So glad you enjoyed!!
Catalina says
Crispy on the outside and soft inside. Such an easy crowd-pleaser.
Tammy says
This is such a fun idea and easy to make! I’ll definitely be making this for our game day spreads
Kristin Hayes says
Oh yes! Always a hit anytime we make it! Have fun with the toppings and enjoy!!
Ben says
I don’t like using bundt pans for any reason if I can avoid it, so I made this in a baking dish. It came out great!
Kristin Hayes says
SO glad you enjoyed too! Great tip on using a baking pan!!
Terri says
I made this the game this weekend, and it was a hit. DEFINITELY grease every nook and cranny of your pan, though.
Kristin Hayes says
Oh yes, greasing the pan is key! So glad you enjoyed!!