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Pepperoni Pull-Apart Bread

Pepperoni Pull-Apart Bread is made with french bread cut into squares and filled with garlic butter, cheese and pepperoni. Then baked and turned into a gooey cheesy bread appetizer.

Pepperoni pull apart bread on a long white plate .This Pepperoni pull-apart bread is totally addicting, and it is absolutely perfect for football season.ย  Whether you serve this as an appetizer on game day like my Air Fryer Garlic Knots or paired with a salad for a quick meal, it will be loved by both kids and adults.

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Pepperoni pull apart bread chunk being pulled up with a long cheese pull.Pepperoni Pull Apart bread for parties

ย This is a great appetizer for parties. Easy to make ahead and just throw in the oven to bake and serve.

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Four process photos. First one, a loaf of frenchbread on a cutting board. Second one, a sharp knif cuttinTips for making pepperoni pull-apart bread

  • Any type of bread will work French, Italian, or even sourdough.
  • Use your favorite pepperoni or even try salami.
  • Feel free to add in another topping or two like sausage, olives, or peppers.
  • Offer Ranch or pizza sauce for dipping on the side.

Four process photos. First one, french bread scored into a grid pattern with garlic butter in between the slots. Second one, mozzarella cheese stuffed into the bread. Third one pepperonis stuffed into the french bread. Fourth one, french bread wrapped in foil and ready to go in the oven.How do I reheat pepperoni pull-apart bread?

Wrap any leftovers in foil and heat in a 350 degrees oven until warm and heated through.ย 

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Pepperoni pull apart bread unwrapped but setting in foil.Looking for more party appetizers?

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Pepperoni pull apart bread chunk being pulled up with a long cheese pull.

Pepperoni Pull Apart Bread

4.46 from 11 votes
Written By: Wendie
Pepperoni Pull Apart Bread is made with french bread cut into squares and filled with garlic butter, cheese and pepperoni. Then baked and turned into a gooey cheesy bread appetizer.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 476

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf french bread sourdough or artisan
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/2 pkg pepperoni about 40 slices or more if desired
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Combine softened butter with minced garlic and 2 tablespoon parsley
  • Cut bread 3/4 of the way through lengthwise and widthwise forming a grid pattern.
  • Place the loaf on a foil sheet and spread the garlic butter in between all the slices
  • Stuff half of the Mozzarella cheese between the bread slices, followed by the pepperoni.
  • Wrap in foil, and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, and increase heat to 400 degrees.
  • Open the foil and add the remaining mozzarella cheese, and sprinkle the Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese over the top.
  • Return to the oven, and bake for 10 minutes, serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gramsCalories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 19gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 895mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
4.46 from 11 votes (10 ratings without comment)

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