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Cheesy Garlic Pepperoni Pull-Apart Bread Wreath

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This cheesy garlic pepperoni pull-apart bread wreath is a show-stopping, crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring soft pizza dough stuffed with gooey cheese and zesty pepperoni, all brushed with garlicky herb butter. Perfect for parties, game days, or any gathering, it’s easy to make, fun to eat, and guaranteed to disappear fast.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (about 16 oz each) refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (whole milk recommended)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for sharpness)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices (or regular, chopped small)
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tbsp)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley flakes)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Cooking spray or extra butter (for greasing the pan)
  • 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara (for dipping)
  • Extra Parmesan and parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a bundt or ring pan with butter or cooking spray. If using a baking sheet, line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, and mini pepperoni slices. Toss until evenly mixed and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in a small bowl. Stir in minced garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Unroll pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each can into 16 pieces (about 1.5-inch squares) for a total of 32 pieces. Flatten each square, place a spoonful of cheese-pepperoni mixture in the center, pinch edges to seal, and roll into a ball.
  5. Arrange filled balls, seam side down, in the prepared bundt pan or in a ring shape on a baking sheet. Pack them snugly together.
  6. Reserve about 1/4 of the garlic butter for later. Brush the rest generously over the dough balls.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  8. Let the wreath cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving platter. Loosen with a butter knife if needed.
  9. Brush the warm bread with the remaining garlic butter. Sprinkle extra Parmesan and parsley on top. Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

Let dough come to room temperature before shaping for easier handling. Don’t overfill dough balls to prevent leaks. Brush garlic butter both before and after baking for maximum flavor. Can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead and baked just before serving. Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen for up to 1 month.

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