Description

A quick, interactive, and crowd-pleasing game day snack made with refrigerated pizza dough, pepperoni, mozzarella, and herbs, baked until golden and cheesy.

Ingredients

Scale

1 tube (about 1 lb / 450g) refrigerated pizza dough
2 cups (200g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
1 package (3-4 oz) thin pepperoni slices
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons (45g) butter, melted
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Non-stick cooking spray or butter for greasing pan
Ranch dressing or marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease a 10-inch Bundt pan or a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
If using refrigerated pizza dough, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to make it easier to handle.
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella, pepperoni slices (cut in half if large), garlic powder, and dried oregano. Toss gently to coat.
Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle. Spread the cheese and pepperoni mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border at the edges.
Roll the dough up tightly from the long side into a log. Place the log seam-side down into the greased Bundt pan, curving it to fit the ring shape (or arrange in rows for a baking dish).
Using a sharp knife, slice the dough log into 1-inch thick slices. Press them slightly together so they bake into a cohesive loaf.
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with red pepper flakes (if using). Brush the tops of the slices generously with the butter mixture.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Rotate the pan halfway through for even browning.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes to help it set. Invert onto a serving platter or serve directly in the pan.
Serve warm with ranch dressing and marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

Use low-moisture mozzarella to prevent sogginess. Let the bread cool for 5 minutes before serving to ensure it holds its shape. Can be made ahead by assembling the night before and refrigerating; bake in the morning. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave for 30 seconds or in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 450
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 1
Protein: 10

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