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Pull-Apart Pizza with Pepperoni, Sausage, and Bell Peppers Recipe

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4.5 from 116 reviews
  • Author: Ethan
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 16 rolls / servings 1x

Description

This Pull Apart Pizza is a fun and interactive twist on a classic pizza. Using frozen rolls as the base, it creates an easy-to-make, pull-apart bread stuffed with marinara sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, bell peppers, and black olives, all baked to golden perfection. Perfect for casual gatherings or a family meal, it delivers all the flavors of pizza with a delightful, shareable presentation.

Ingredients

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Pizza Base

  • 16 frozen rolls

Sauce & Cheese

  • ½ cup marinara sauce
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Toppings

  • 16 pepperoni slices
  • ⅓ cup Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • ½ bell pepper, diced
  • 1 ounce black olives, sliced

Seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking. Place the 16 frozen roll dough balls evenly spaced in the dish. Cover with plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise for 2.5 to 4 hours, or until doubled in size. The rising time can vary depending on the temperature and humidity.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375˚F (190˚C) to be ready for baking once the rolls have risen.
  3. Create the Pizza Base: After the rolls have risen, gently poke them down using your fingers, then press and work the rolls together to form a solid and even base that resembles a pizza crust.
  4. Apply Sauce and Cheese: Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the crust. Then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce layer.
  5. Add Toppings and Seasoning: Distribute the pepperoni slices, cooked Italian sausage, diced bell peppers, and sliced black olives over the cheese. Finally, sprinkle the Italian seasoning evenly over the top.
  6. Bake the Pizza: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 24 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, the edges of the rolls are golden brown, and the dough is cooked through.
  7. Serve: Remove the pizza carefully from the oven using a spatula to slide it out of the dish—it will be hot. Let it cool slightly, then pull the rolls apart to serve each as a slice of pizza.

Notes

  • The rising time of the frozen rolls depends on your kitchen’s warmth and humidity; be patient for the best texture.
  • You can customize the toppings based on preference—add mushrooms, onions, or extra cheese if desired.
  • Use a baking dish with high sides to accommodate the rising dough and toppings without spilling.
  • Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before pulling apart to avoid burns from hot cheese or sauce.
  • For a crispier crust, bake the rolls uncovered and avoid covering the dish during rising.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes (plus 2.5-4 hours rising time)
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American-Italian

Keywords: Pull Apart Pizza, Pizza Recipe, Easy Pizza, Frozen Roll Pizza, Party Food, Italian Sausage Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Shareable Pizza

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