Indulge in the savory delight of our Diced Pepperoni Pull Apart Bread, a mouthwatering appetizer that combines the richness of melted mozzarella cheese with the bold flavor of HORMEL® Diced Pepperoni. This irresistible creation features a perfectly baked sourdough loaf generously filled with layers of cheesy goodness, brushed with a delectable blend of melted butter, pizza seasoning, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Garnished with fresh parsley, this pull-apart bread is best enjoyed dipped in warm marinara sauce, making it a flavorful and filling start to any gathering.
Ingredients
| 1 | (16-ounce) loaf sourdough bread |
| 2 | cups shredded mozzarella cheese |
| 1 | cup HORMEL® Diced Pepperoni |
| ¼ | cup melted butter |
| 1 | teaspoon pizza seasoning |
| 1 | teaspoon Italian seasoning |
| 1 | teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1 | tablespoon chopped parsley |
| Marinara sauce, warmed, for serving |
Directions
Heat oven to 375°F. Score bread into 1½ -inch squares, cutting within 1-inch of bread bottom.
Place bread on foil sheet large enough for wrapping loaf. Separate cut sections with fingers and stuff with cheese. Stuff with pepperoni.
Stir together melted butter, pizza seasoning and garlic powder. Brush butter mixture over loaf.
Cover with foil. Bake 15 minutes. Unwrap foil to allow top of loaf to brown. Bake an additional 10 minutes.
Garnish with parsley. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.