Pizza Bread is the perfect easy snack or dinner! Pepperoni and mozzarella rolled in refrigerated French bread dough and baked until golden brown.
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This post originally published January 15, 2011. Updated October 12, 2024.
This Pizza Bread is one of my favorite things to make when my kids have friends over. It’s so easy, it takes only a few minutes to prep, and who doesn’t love pizza?!
It’s mozzarella cheese and pepperoni wrapped in refrigerated French bread dough and then baked until the French bread is fluffy inside and crispy on top. The cheese practically melts into the French bread and it’s just so delicious.
Five minutes of prep, 20 minutes in the oven, and you’ve got a delicious snack, lunch, or dinner!
Ingredients
- French bread dough – you need the kind of refrigerated French bread dough that rolls out into a rectangle. I used the Pillsbury brand but I’m sure there are other brands available. If you can’t find it, you can use the canned refrigerated pizza dough – it will probably just be thinner than the French bread dough.
- Mozzarella cheese – you could also use a pizza mix of cheeses.
- Pepperoni – I keep this pizza bread really simple with pepperoni as the only “topping” but you could throw in cooked sausage, black olives, onions, whatever you order on your pizza!
- Egg – the top of the bread gets brushed with an egg wash (egg and water whisked together) before baking so that it gets nicely browned and crispy.
- Italian seasoning – this is for sprinkling on top. It also makes your house really smell like pizza!
- Grated Parmesan cheese – this is also for sprinkling on top. It browns and becomes crunchy and delicious.
How To Make Pizza Bread
- Prep. Roll French bread dough out into a rectangle.
- Fill. Sprinkle with mozzarella and lay pepperoni down in a single later.
- Roll up. Roll up cinnamon roll style. Pinch to seal all the openings. Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Egg wash. Whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush on top of the bread.
- Top. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake. Bake at 350F for 20 – 25 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Cool. Cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Serve with pizza sauce for dipping.
How Long Is It Good For?
Pizza bread will be fine to eat for up to 3 – 4 days. Make sure to store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
You can reheat it in the microwave or a toaster oven if you want to try to get it crispy again. Or, hey, if you like cold pizza, try it cold straight from the fridge!
Can You Freeze It?
If you have leftovers, you can freeze them for up to 3 months. Once completely cooled, I would wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer ziploc bag.
When you are ready to serve them, let them defrost in the fridge overnight and then reheat in the microwave or toaster oven.
Variations
- If you like more toppings on your pizza, add them into your pizza bread! I’m a ham and pineapple pizza girl so that’s what my first choice would be. You could do cooked Italian sausage, mushrooms, black olives, onion, bacon, anything that you would order on your pizza.
- Change up the cheese! There are pizza mixes that have mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, and romano that would be delicious in this.
More Cheesy Snack Recipes
- Cheesy Corn Dog Muffins
- Pepperoni Crescent Rolls
- Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders
- Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls
- Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants
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Pizza Bread
Pizza Bread is the perfect easy snack or dinner! Pepperoni and mozzarella rolled in refrigerated French bread dough and baked until golden brown.
Ingredients
- 1 tube refrigerated French bread dough
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
- 24 pepperoni slices
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- pizza sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll French bread dough out and sprinkle with mozzarella. Lay the pepperoni on top of the cheese in a single later.
- Roll up as you would a cinnamon roll, tightly and carefully. Pinch to seal together. Pinch to seal both ends, too, so the cheese doesn't all ooze out.
- Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
- Make an egg wash by whisking the egg and water together. Use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash over the entire loaf. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown. Transfer to wire rack to cool slightly.
- Slice and serve with pizza sauce for dipping.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 196Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 335mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 6g
Leah says
I love this bread! It is delicious Me and my family eat it in less than 10 minutes!!
Stephanie @ okie dokie artichokie says
Oh, yum! Some friends of ours brought something similar to this last weekend and it was de-licious! I’m craving some more. Mmm…
Eva says
I made these about five minutes ago and my siblings all but built a statue in my honour. These were highly anticipated and went over well. Thankyou so much! :)
natalie (the sweets life) says
yum! I’ve had similar pizza breads that were awesome. you just can’t go wrong with bread and cheese :)
Lisa @ The Cooking Bride says
Hi, I just started following your blog. These look yummy!
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Lisa says
Who needs Hot Pockets when you can have something like this? It looks delicious.
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Classic Macaroni and Cheese =-.
Joanne says
This is for sure the perfect superbowl food. Or for those of us who don’t really care about the superbowl…the perfect every day food!
.-= Joanne´s last blog ..Cookie Dough Truffles =-.
Christina @ Sweet Pea's Kitchen says
Oh this looks perfect for a Superbowl appetizer! Saved! I can’t wait to try it! :)
.-= Christina @ Sweet Pea’s Kitchen´s last blog ..Crab Rangoon =-.
Jenna says
I wish I had a loaf of bread thawed out right now because I’d make this. With some Canadian Bacon and Pineapple! It looks so good. :)
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Amanda @ BakingWithoutABox says
Forget the boys and the game. This would be all mine!!!! Perfect party (or just crash on the couch) food.
Wonderful to see ya Amanda!
Pam @ From Apples To Zucchini says
Yay! Nice to have to you back! These are very much like my pepperoni rolls, although it appears simpler….hmmm….maybe I need to whip these up in a few Sundays!
.-= Pam @ From Apples To Zucchini´s last blog ..Light Bites- Falafel Pitas with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce =-.
Deanna says
I love this stuff!!!! Will be making it later this week, or for the Super Bowl for sure!
Good job!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
I want this – now. Mmm. I keep meaning to make something like this but just never get around to it.
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nicole says
I made something just like this a few years ago. It went soooo fast at my boyfriend’s place. Guys and football! This has reminded me of how this is, I’ll have to make it again for super bowl.
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