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This pepperoni pull apart bread is a great dish to make for the kids for lunch or snack. Kids love everything pizza! It’s cheesy and garlicky, oh so good!

This is a great party or game day snack too! Everybody can just grab a bite and enjoy! All of the pizza flavor in a yummy pepperoni pull apart bread. It can also be part of a super easy dinner idea.

For more game day ideas, check out these ideas:

If you are looking for inspiration for great meal ideas for young kids, check out this collection of Daycare Lunches for toddlers and preschoolers (even the picky ones!). Easy, simple, and tasty enough for the whole family to enjoy!

Pepperoni bake

There are a few reasons why pull apart bread is so good! First of all, it’s a really fun and interactive way to enjoy bread. The bread is made up of small, bite-sized pieces that can be easily pulled apart and shared with others. This makes it a great option for a party or gathering where people can enjoy the bread together.

Some people call it monkey bread. Why? Because you grab the pieces and pick it apart similar to how monkeys eat. Isn’t that even more fun? And there are sweet versions of monkey bread too.

Another reason why pepperoni pull apart bread is so delicious is because of its texture. It’s soft, fluffy, and slightly chewy on the inside, with a crispy exterior that adds a nice crunch. The combination of textures makes it really satisfying to eat.

Flavored with delicious ingredients like garlic, cheese, and herbs incorporated throughout the bread, which means that every bite is bursting with delicious flavor.

Pepperoni pull apart bread is served warm, straight from the oven. This makes it even more comforting and satisfying to eat, especially on a cold day.

You don’t have to use a bundt pan if you don’t have one. You can use a 9-in. x 13-in. baking dish or whatever pan you want. But keep an eye on shallower pans and make sure you don’t overcook it because it will cook faster.

ingredients for pepperoni pull apart bread

Pepperoni ingredients

Why do kids love pepperoni so much? What is actually in it?

Kids love pepperoni for a few reasons! Pepperoni is known for its savory, slightly spicy flavor, which can be very appealing to kids who enjoy bold flavors. The texture of pepperoni is also unique, it’s chewy, slightly oily, and has a bit of a snap when you bite into it. This can be a fun texture for kids to experience.

Another reason why kids love pepperoni is because it’s often associated with fun and playful foods, like pizza, sandwiches, and snacks. Pepperoni is a popular topping for things like bagel bites, and pepperoni rolls, which can make it seem like a fun and exciting food to eat.

Pepperoni is a type of sausage that is typically made from a mixture of beef and pork. The meat is seasoned with a blend of spices, including paprika, garlic powder, fennel seeds, and cayenne pepper. These spices give pepperoni its characteristic savory, slightly spicy flavor.

Pepperoni recipe ideas

For more great ideas with pepperoni and pizza flavors that kids will love, even picky kids, check these out:

Can I freeze pepperoni pull apart bread?

Heck yes! After baking, allow the bread to cool completely before wrapping it in plastic wrap or another air-tight container. It will last for about 3 months. Just thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat it in the oven at 325 covered in foil.

Of course, you can substitute or add any pizza ingredients you like to this bread. A really good one is to add diced onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, and black olives. So good!

If you want to use frozen biscuits or homemade biscuits instead, that works too. You’ll need 16. Just cut them in quarters the same way. And you can use homemade Italian seasoning for the ultimate best flavor as well.

pepperoni monkey bread being mixed in a bundt pan

Pizza Monkey Bread

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