🧀🍕 Pepperoni & Mozzarella Pull-Apart Bread
A cheesy, garlicky bread stuffed with pepperoni and mozzarella that pulls apart into soft, melty pieces—perfect for parties, snacks, or game night.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Bread
1 round loaf sourdough or crusty bread (about 500–700 g)
150–200 g pepperoni slices
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt (small pinch)
Optional for Serving
Warm pizza sauce or marinara sauce for dipping
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Bread
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Place the loaf on a cutting board.
Slice the bread in a crosshatch pattern (both directions) without cutting through the bottom.
2. Add Pepperoni & Cheese
Gently open the cuts in the bread.
Insert pepperoni slices into the gaps.
Stuff mozzarella cheese into each slit so it melts between pieces.
3. Make Garlic Butter
In a bowl mix:
melted butter
olive oil
garlic
Italian seasoning
chili flakes
pinch of salt.
4. Flavor the Bread
Drizzle the garlic butter mixture all over the bread, making sure it seeps into the cuts.
5. Bake
Wrap the bread loosely with aluminum foil.
Bake 15 minutes.
Open the foil and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Finish
Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
Serve hot with marinara or pizza sauce.
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I use another cheese instead of mozzarella?
Yes. Good alternatives include cheddar, provolone, Monterey Jack, or a pizza cheese blend.
Q2: What bread works best?
A round sourdough loaf or boule works best because it holds the fillings without falling apart.
Q3: Can I make it without pepperoni?
Yes. Replace with:
cooked sausage
mushrooms
olives
chicken
vegetables for a vegetarian version.
Q4: How do I keep the bread from getting soggy?
Use firm crusty bread and avoid adding too much sauce before baking.
Q5: Can I prepare it ahead of time?
Yes. Assemble the bread, wrap it, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake when ready.
Q6: How do I store leftovers?
Wrap tightly and refrigerate for 2–3 days.
Q7: How do I reheat it?
Bake at 160°C (320°F) for about 10 minutes until the cheese melts again.
⭐ Tip: Add jalapeños or crushed chili if you like spicy pizza flavor.
