Pepperoni Bread
Course: AppetizersCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy5
servings15
minutes30
minutesThis easy pepperoni bread recipe is the perfect homemade appetizer made with soft pizza dough, melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese, and flavorful pepperoni. If you’re looking for a quick and delicious snack, this homemade pepperoni bread comes together in just 45 minutes and delivers a crispy golden crust with a cheesy, savory filling.
Whether you’re wondering how to make pepperoni bread, need a simple pepperoni bread with pizza dough, or want an easy pepperoni bread recipe for parties, this step-by-step guide has you covered. It’s a versatile recipe you can customize with different cheeses or fillings, and it’s perfect for game day, family dinners, or make-ahead meals.
Learn how long to bake pepperoni bread, tips to keep it from getting soggy, and how to store or freeze leftovers for later. This pepperoni and cheese bread is delicious served hot or cold and pairs perfectly with marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
1 loaf of fresh or frozen pizza dough (thawed and brought to room temperature).
8 oz of whole milk mozzarella
4 oz of cheddar
6 oz of pepperoni
1 egg
1 tbsp of water
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out pizza dough into a rectangular shape on a floured counter top. Spread both cheeses and top with pepperoni.
- Roll the dough slowly keeping the ingredients inside the roll. Place on greased cookie sheet or on silicone mat. Pinch the seams so the ingredients stay in during baking. Place the seem down.
- Brush the top of the dough with an egg wash made of the one egg beaten and the 1 Tbsp of water.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing. This is delicious hot or cold. Can be stored in storage container or zip lock bag for 2-3 days.