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.
Bryan says
Well, that was a disappointment. Took an hour to cook and it was still doughy in places. Too much dough and other enough anything else. I could have made a skillet pizza in less time. That recipe goes into the recycle box.
Kristin says
That’s a bummer to hear! I just made this last week with no problems. Did you use everything listed and in the same pan? I wonder what happened! Sorry it was a fail!
Sandi says
Are you able to use italian sausage instead?
Kristin says
As long as its cooked, yep, you can definitely use Italian sausage, ham, pepperoni, or just about any meat desired!
Annie says
Can I use a 8″ square pan instead?
Kristin says
Absolutely! Just watch the cook time as it may vary a bit!
Karen says
Looks yummy, I will definitely try this recipe. Do you think adding a little of the marinara sauce to the biscuits before baking would make it moist.
Kristin says
That definitely would be a great addition! Just don’t add too much otherwise it’ll be mushy biscuits!
Kathy says
Regular biscuits or Grands?
Kristin says
I use Grands!! Enjoy!
Gisele says
are the biscuits cooked before making this ?
Kristin says
Nope, they cook after the ingredients are tossed together!
Angela palumbo says
just made this! Great and fun.
Thanks angela
Kristin says
So glad you enjoyed it! Its a favorite with my kids 🙂
Carolyn says
This sounds so good, what else would you serve with this?
Kristin says
Typically when I make this, I serve a salad of some sort with it. I count it as our “healthy” side to our “not so healthy” dinner, haha!! Fresh fruit could go with it too!!
Peg says
Looks yummie can’t wait to try it!!!!!!
Kristin says
Let us know how it turns out, 🙂
Jan says
Hi,
Is there anyway to print the recipe’s from your sight? Luv all the recipes. 🙂
Kristin says
Hi!! On the bottom of each recipe is a green button that says “print friendly”. If you click it, it leads to the printable version of each recipe!! Let us know if you can’t find it! Thanks!!
terri says
Can you mix this up ahead and keep in the fridge till ready to bake?
Kristin says
Sure!! You may just need to adjust the cooking time a bit since it will be cold going into the oven, 🙂
Anonymous says
The recipe says to serve with spaghetti sauce-the pictures look like the biscuits have sauce in the pan before baking! Any way, it looks good.
Kristin and Adriana says
Nope, we just served our sauce on the side! You are probably seeing the toasted cheese and pepperoni resemble the color of sauce 🙂
Anonymous says
What are biscuit cans? Where do you buy them in Australia? Can you use something else instead of the biscuit cans? TIA
Kristin and Adriana says
Biscuits here in the U.S come in a can typically from a brand called Pilsbury. In the past, I believe people have used scone mix in place of the biscuits. You can try that if you have that available. We are workijg on a homemade recipe for biscuits for those who prefer to make it from scratch rather than canned 🙂
jurmina saribul says
Yummy…sarap
Anonymous says
Can’t wait go try this tomorrow night.. Friday Pizza Night