Easy Pizza Pull Apart Bread Recipe – Gooey, Cheesy, Crowd-Pleaser

Pull apart pizza bread turns refrigerated biscuits into a warm, cheesy appetizer with mini pepperoni, mozzarella, Parmesan, and herbs. Bake the coated biscuit quarters in a Bundt pan, then serve the golden ring with warm pizza sauce for dipping.

This recipe uses two 16.3-ounce cans of Pillsbury Grands! Original Biscuits: 16 biscuits, each cut into four quarters. There is no rolling, flattening, kneading, or waiting for dough to rise. The small pieces bake together with seams that make the bread easy to pull apart.

Why You’ll Love This Biscuit Pizza Bread

Also called pizza monkey bread, this is a shareable option for game day, movie night, or a holiday appetizer spread. The biscuits provide tender centers and golden edges, while mozzarella melts between the pieces and Parmesan adds savory flavor.

The preparation is simple: cut, toss, and spoon into the pan. The important part is keeping the biscuit quarters separate and filling the pan loosely so the center has a chance to bake through.

Ingredients for Pull Apart Pizza Bread

• 2 cans Pillsbury Grands! Original Biscuits, 16.3 ounces each: Eight biscuits per can gives you 16 biscuits total. Quarter each one to make 64 pieces.
• ⅓ cup olive oil: Helps coat the biscuit pieces and distribute the seasonings.
• 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella: Adds melted cheese without the extra moisture of fresh mozzarella.
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan: Adds savory flavor and browned cheesy edges.
• About 1 cup mini pepperoni: The small rounds distribute easily. If using regular pepperoni slices, cut them into smaller pieces.
• 2 tablespoons parsley.
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning.
• ½ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced.
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
• Cooking spray or softened butter: For greasing the Bundt pan.
• Warm marinara or pizza sauce: For dipping after baking.

Keep the sauce separate. The biscuit mixture contains oil, cheese, pepperoni, and herbs; the red sauce is served alongside the finished bread. For a homemade option, try my Copycat Pizza Hut Pizza Sauce.

Equipment You’ll Need

Use a thoroughly greased Bundt pan and a large mixing bowl with room to toss the biscuit quarters gently. A sharp knife or pizza cutter works for quartering the biscuits.

A silicone spatula helps combine the ingredients without crushing the dough. If shredding cheese from blocks, use a cheese grater. Have a flat serving platter with a dip bowl ready for the finished bread.

How to Make Pull Apart Pizza Bread with Biscuits

1. Preheat and Grease the Pan

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Thoroughly grease the Bundt pan with cooking spray or softened butter, covering its grooves and center tube. Melted cheese can cling to any spots you miss.

2. Cut Each Biscuit into Four Quarters

Open both cans and separate the 16 round biscuits. Cut across each biscuit in two directions to make four quarters, giving you 64 pieces in total.

Use the quarters directly as they are. Do not roll them into balls, flatten them, or stretch them into pizza dough. Gently separate any pieces that stick together and place them in the mixing bowl.

3. Toss with the Cheese, Pepperoni, and Herbs

Add the olive oil, mozzarella, Parmesan, mini pepperoni, parsley, Italian seasoning, sliced basil, and garlic powder to the bowl.

Gently toss until the biscuit quarters are coated and the toppings are distributed throughout. Lift and turn the pieces rather than pressing them together; you want individual quarters, not one large clump.

4. Fill the Bundt Pan Loosely

Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan, distributing it around the center tube. Leave small gaps between the pieces and room below the rim for the biscuits to expand.

Do not press, tamp, or pack the mixture down. If your pan cannot comfortably hold everything, put the excess in a separate greased small baking dish. That smaller portion may need a different baking time.

5. Bake and Check the Center

Bake for about 30 minutes, then check the biscuit pieces in the thickest part of the ring. The outside should be golden, and the center biscuits should be baked through rather than wet or sticky.

Gently separate a few pieces to check the interior. If the outside has browned but the center is still doughy, loosely tent the pan with foil and continue baking, checking in 5-minute increments.

Pan size, biscuit size, and how closely the pieces sit together can affect the timing. Treat 30 minutes as a starting point for checking doneness, not a guarantee that every pan will be ready.

6. Rest, Turn Out, and Serve

Let the bread rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Gently loosen any stuck edges with a thin utensil that will not scratch the pan.

Place a large flat serving plate over the pan. Wearing oven mitts, hold the plate and pan securely together and carefully invert. Lift away the pan and serve the bread warm.

Set a small bowl of warm pizza sauce in the center opening if it fits comfortably, or serve it beside the platter. Pull off individual biscuit bites along the seams and dip them into the sauce.

Tips for Golden Edges and Baked-Through Biscuits

Keep the quarters separate. Whole biscuits and mashed-together clumps can take longer to bake through. Separate sticky pieces before tossing and keep the mixture loose when filling the pan.

Use low-moisture mozzarella. Fresh mozzarella brings extra liquid to the mixture. Shredded low-moisture cheese is the choice for this version.

Check the biscuits, not just the cheese. Browned cheese on the outside does not tell you whether the thickest part of the ring is done. Open a small seam and inspect the center before taking the bread out.

Easy Flavor Variations

Cheese pizza bread: Leave out the pepperoni for a meatless version.

Sausage or bacon: Replace some or all of the pepperoni with fully cooked, well-drained sausage or bacon.

Vegetable pizza bread: Replace some pepperoni with chopped peppers, olives, onions, or cooked mushrooms. Sauté and drain ingredients that release moisture before adding them.

Start by replacing toppings rather than adding a large pile of extras. Heavy or wet additions can change how the biscuits bake.

What to Serve with Pull Apart Pizza Bread

Warm marinara or Copycat Pizza Hut Pizza Sauce is the classic dip. Ranch, garlic butter, or pesto offers another option.

For a casual dinner, add a green salad or a tray of carrots, celery, cucumbers, and bell peppers. For a family pizza spread, try Easy French Bread Pizza, Ricotta and Spinach Pizza, or Cowabunga TMNT Character Pizzas.

Make Ahead, Storage, and Reheating

Prepare the Toppings Ahead

Measure the seasonings and prepare the toppings ahead of time. Keep the cheese, pepperoni, fresh herbs, and unopened biscuit cans refrigerated as appropriate. Quarter, toss, and bake the biscuits close to serving time.

Store Leftovers

Refrigerate leftover bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping the dipping sauce separate. Refrigerate perishable leftovers within 2 hours of serving.

For longer storage, wrap cooled portions tightly and freeze for up to 2 months for best quality. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

Reheat Individual Portions

Place portions on a rimmed baking sheet and warm in a 350°F oven. Begin checking after 8 to 10 minutes and continue until hot throughout. Cover loosely with foil if the cheese browns too quickly.

The microwave works for individual pieces when convenience matters, although the bread will be softer than when reheated in the oven.

Pull Apart Pizza Bread FAQs

Can I use pizza dough instead of biscuits?

This recipe is written for refrigerated biscuits. Pizza dough behaves differently, so it is not an identical substitution with the same baking instructions.

Why is my pizza bread doughy in the middle?

The quarters may be clumped together, packed too tightly, or need more baking time. If the outside is already browned, tent the pan loosely with foil and continue baking until the center biscuit pieces are cooked through.

Do I need to roll the biscuit quarters into balls?

No. Cut each round biscuit into four quarters and use those pieces directly. They puff as they bake and form irregular clusters with pull-apart seams.

Can I use a different pan?

A different pan changes the depth of the mixture and its baking time. Keep the pieces loosely arranged with room to expand, and check the center carefully. The baking guidance here is for the Bundt-pan method.

Why did the bread stick to my Bundt pan?

Melted cheese can cling to the grooves and center tube. Grease those areas thoroughly, rest the bread for 5 minutes after baking, and gently loosen any stuck edges before turning it out.

More Ideas for Pizza Night

For a traditional homemade pizza, start with my Copycat Pizza Hut Pizza Dough and Copycat Pizza Hut Pizza Sauce. Or try a nostalgic Copycat Pizza Hut Priazzo.

Browse the Pizza Night collection for more family favorites, and save the image below to keep this biscuit appetizer handy.

Pull Apart Pizza Bread Recipe

Use the printable recipe below for the ingredient amounts and baking instructions. Remember to check the center biscuits before removing the bread from the oven.

Originally published January 14, 2016. Updated October 5, 2026, with clearer biscuit preparation, step-by-step images, and baking troubleshooting.