In Monday’s post, my Super Bowl Recipe Roundup, I mentioned I was doing a Google+ hangout (video) to show how easy it is to make my Easy Pizza Monkey Bread. It’s a cross between pizza and buttery garlic rolls. Warning: it’s hard to stop gobbling up bite after cheesy bite.
This recipe is a family favorite. Once you see how easy these rolls are to make, I think it’s going to be a favorite at your house too.
My hangout was part of the Super Bowl Plus Week of Champions Google+ hangouts happening this week. Check out the other Google+ hangouts (videos) for more delicious Super Bowl recipe ideas.
Easy Pizza Monkey Bread
Servings: 48 Bites
Ingredients
Dough
- 24 Frozen Dinner Rolls thawed but still cold*
- 48 slices of pepperoni
- 8 oz. mozzarella cheese cubed in to 48 pieces
- ½ cup Butter melted
- ⅔ cup Parmesan Romano cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 5 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Homemade Pizza Sauce
- 2 garlic cloves minced or pressed
- 1 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes in rich puree
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
Instructions
- Cut rolls in half and flatten each half. Top with one slice of pepperoni and one cube of mozzarella. Wrap the dough around the pepperoni and cheese to completely enclose and form a ball.
- In a small bowl combine melted butter, cheese, parsley, basil, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Roll dough to lightly coat with cheese mixture and place in a bundt pan coated with non-stick spray.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until almost to the top of the pan (about 45 minutes). Remove plastic wrap and bake at 350°F 30 - 35 minutes. Cover with foil if the top is getting too brown. (You might want to put a sheet pan on the rack under the bundt pan to catch any greasy drips.)
- Remove from oven and invert on to an oven safe serving tray, remove bundt pan. Put the serving tray back in to the oven for about 5 minutes more to crisp up the top and bottom rolls.
- Serve with pizza sauce for dipping.
- *I like to thaw the rolls in a single layer in a plastic bag overnight in the fridge.
- Homemade Pizza Sauce
- In a small saucepan, sauté garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until sauce reaches desired thickness. Sauce may be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Video
Notes
Pizza Sauce adapted from Allrecipes
Ashley Schumacher
I think this is a wonderful idea!! It looks so delicious I am going to have to try it soon!!!
Jamie
You are so cute! And I love the idea of this filled monkey bread! Gosh would my family love it! I make dough for pizza once a week and really want to try this one next time and surprise my family! Love the video!
My Inner Chick
–PURRFECT for the Super Bowl.
WOW> Xxx
Lisa
What a GREAT idea for a crowd – and totally delicious looking too.
Kara
Oh my goodness! I had to watch the video! I loved seeing your kitchen again and your house! It’s been so so many years! I always love when you mention Jennifer too, because I can always picture her reaction. 🙂 This recipe looks AMAZING. I will be trying it! I can’t wait. I’m so wishing I had enough time to make it tonight, but my rolls are frozen. Loved the video!
Barbara Schieving
Hi Kara – thanks for taking the time to watch! This recipe is perfect for a busy mom.
Barbara Schieving
Thanks for the sweet comments! They really brightened my morning.
Leslie
Ahhh, loved the vides. You are darling.
The Monkey bread looks great too!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
Mum I loved your video! Your voice is just as I imagined and you’re so friendly and warm (I knew you would be). Love it!!! xxx
Natalie
droool…..is it bad that I want to eat the entire thing?
Winnie
Barbara: I feel like I got to “meet” you! How fun! I enjoyed your video and demo. I can’t wait to try this. I must do it when I will be having people over, or I will eat too much I can guarantee! Thank you!
Claire @ Claire K Creations
Oh how exciting to see you on video! It’s wonderful! You’re a natural!
Barbara Schieving
Ahhh thanks Claire! It was fun to do.
teresa
aw, i love seeing bloggers in person, you’re darling! that bread is killing me, i need it immediately!
Barbara Schieving
Thanks Teresa – it is fun to see/hear bloggers on video. Often so different from what you’ve imagined.
Rosa
Wonderful party food! I really have to make monkey bread soon…
Cheers,
Rosa
kelley {mountain mama cooks}
You’re too cute, Barbara! These look so, SO tasty! I need to make these!!! Such a fun recipe.
Barbara Schieving
Thanks Kelley 🙂 You definitely need to make these.
tanya1234
luv it