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Published: May 20, 2025 by LaKita · This post may contain affiliate links.

Easy Pepperoni Bread (Cheesy, Flavor-Packed & Game Day Ready)

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This Pepperoni Bread is stuffed with gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and plenty of pizza-inspired seasoning, all wrapped in soft, golden-brown dough. It’s a cheesy, pull-apart party snack or easy weeknight dinner that’s impossible to resist. Serve it warm with marinara sauce for dipping, and watch it disappear fast!

Before You Bake, Read This!

💬 The Vibe: Cheesy, golden, and packed with pizza flavor, like a walking slice of pizza.

🔑 What You Gotta Know: Roll the dough tightly and slash the top before baking so steam can escape and the inside bakes evenly.

🍴 Best Bite Alert: Serve with warm marinara or ranch for a true pizza party moment.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • A fun twist on pizza night.
  • Made with 3 types of cheese for extra flavor.
  • Perfect for game day, parties, or an easy dinner!
  • Kid-friendly and ready in about 30 minutes.
  • Freezer and make-ahead friendly.

Ingredients You'll Need

Ingredients needed to make bread in separate containers on marble surface.
  • Pizza Dough – Use store-bought refrigerated pizza dough, bakery dough, or your own Homemade Pizza Crust.
  • White American Cheese – Creamy and mild. Substitute with provolone, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella slices if preferred.
  • Mozzarella Cheese – Classic for meltability and stretch. Shred your own for best results.
  • Parmesan Cheese – Adds a salty, nutty finish to balance the richness.
  • Pepperoni – The star! Use regular or turkey pepperoni. Overlap slightly when layering.
  • Pizza Seasoning – A mix of oregano, basil, garlic, and more. Italian seasoning works too.
  • Marinara Sauce – For dipping. Use store-bought or homemade.

👉🏾 See the recipe card below for exact quantities and full instructions.

How to Make Pepperoni Bread

Prep Oven and Dough: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out pizza dough into a 14-inch rectangle.

Layer the Fillings: Top with white American cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and pizza seasoning. Finish with an even layer of pepperoni.

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Roll it Up: Starting from one long side, roll into a log like a jelly roll. Pinch the seam closed.

Vent and Bake: Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet. Cut a few small slits on top for steam to escape. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.

Rolled bread on parchment lined baking sheet before baking.

Cool and Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm with marinara. Enjoy!

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Recipe Tips & Variations

  • Roll tightly to avoid gaps after baking.
  • Egg wash is optional for a glossy golden crust.
  • Cheese swap: Use provolone, cheddar, or fontina.
  • Add-ins: Try sliced black olives, sautéed onions, or chopped spinach.
  • Make it spicy: Add crushed red pepper flakes or spicy pepperoni.

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Storage Tips

  • Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: Wrap in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze up to 3 weeks.
  • Reheat: Oven at 350°F for 8–10 minutes or microwave in 30-second bursts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! Assemble the bread and store it wrapped in the fridge for a few hours before baking. Or bake fully and reheat when ready to serve.

What dough works best?

Any pizza dough works: homemade, canned, or fresh from the bakery.

Can I double the recipe?

Absolutely! This recipe doubles easily for parties or meal prep.

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Have any comments, questions, or other delicious ways to enjoy this Pepperoni Bread Recipe? Please share them in the comments below!

📖 Recipe

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Pepperoni Bread

LaKita Anderson
This Pepperoni Bread is cheesy, pull-apart, and packed with pizza flavor! Made with 3 cheeses, pepperoni, and pizza dough. Perfect for parties or pizza night.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
  • ½ pound white American cheese (sliced or shredded)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon pizza seasoning (or Italian seasoning)
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices
  • 1 cup marinara sauce, for dipping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll out the 1 pound pizza dough into a 14-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
  • Layer the ½ pound white American cheese evenly over the dough, followed by the 1 cup mozzarella and ¼ cup Parmesan.
  • Sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon pizza seasoning. Layer 1 cup pepperoni slices on top.
  • Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam closed and tuck the ends under.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, seam side down. Use a small knife to cut a few slits on top to release steam.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with 1 cup marinara sauce for dipping.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Roll tightly to avoid gaps after baking.
  • Egg wash optional for a glossy golden crust.
  • Cheese swap: Use provolone, cheddar, or fontina.
  • Add-ins: Try sliced black olives, sautéed onions, or chopped spinach.
  • Make it spicy: Add crushed red pepper flakes or spicy pepperoni.
Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 17gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 1395mgPotassium: 191mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 533IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 412mgIron: 2mg

The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

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Original post date 03/04/2014. Updated 10/03/2022 and 05/20/2025.

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  1. Mich says

    September 27, 2023 at 2:06 pm

    OMG, I'm LMAO - serves ONE (me). That photo of alllllllllllllll the pepperoni on the dough is pure porn. SOLD! Great game day recipe, stromboli is sooooooooooooo good! Might throw in a spinach leaf & a sliced olive for roughage, lol.

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    • LaKita says

      October 09, 2023 at 10:07 pm

      Thank you Mich! I agree it really could be for one, LOL!! It is a great game day recipe and adding spinach and sliced olives sounds delicious 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kylie says

    June 12, 2020 at 11:52 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was quick, easy, and delicious!! I used biscuit dough because we didn't have pizza dough and it turned out great! Did a quick egg wash before the oven too so it would get a little darker brown crust on the outside. My 3 year old and husband both LOVED this dinner so we are definitely adding it to our monthly dinner rotation!! Thanks so much for a great recipe, LaKita!!

    Reply
    • LaKita says

      June 15, 2020 at 7:05 am

      Thank you so much Kylie! I am so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed it and I love the changes that you made. I will definitely be trying it with biscuit dough soon!

      Reply
  3. Julie says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    Looks Yummy!

    Reply
    • admin says

      March 10, 2014 at 9:52 pm

      Thank you so much Julie!

      Reply
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