Pizza Monkey Bread
This delicious twist on the classic monkey bread brings Pretzilla Bites together with Italian sausage, pepperoni slices, mozzarella cheese, sautéed mushrooms, sliced bell peppers and a tangy marinara sauce. Top it off with more mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and bake until golden brown and bubbly.
Ingredients
- 25 each Pretzilla Bites
- 1¼ cup Cooked and Crumbled Italian Sausage
- 1 cup Sliced Cooked Mushrooms
- 16 each Pepperoni Slices
- ½ cup Sliced Cooked Green Peppers
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 350°F and set rack to the middle position.
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Prepare a 4 quart casserole dish with non-stick spray and arrange a layer of 12 Pretzilla Bites on the bottom of the dish.
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Combine remaining Pretzilla Bites with sausage, mushrooms, pepperoni, peppers, marinara sauce, and 1-1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese and mix well.
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Add the mixture to the casserole dish in a layer covering the bottom layer.
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Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
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Cover the dish with a lid or greased aluminum foil, ensuring foil does not touch topping and bake 30 minutes.
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Remove cover and bake 10 minutes more or until cheese is golden brown.
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
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