Italian Pizza Bread Recipe is full of gooey cheese, spicy pepperoni and has a crispy golden brown crust. This homemade family favorite is perfect for a quick dinner, a game day appetizer, or any occasion that calls for delicious comfort food.

Pizza night is one of our favorite nights at our house, and this recipe takes it to the next level. This spicy stuffed pizza bread is packed with your favorite pizza toppings, wrapped in pizza dough, and cooked until golden brown. I mean – who wouldn’t love that?

Living a busy life can be quite challenging, and when you add school, sports, and other family activities to the mix, it can be tough to find time to prepare meals. That’s why having a handful of quick and easy recipes on hand is always a good idea.

Spicy Stuffed Pizza Bread is incredibly versatile and super easy! This budget-friendly recipe is a good option to use up any leftovers you may have in your fridge, such as pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, veggies, and cheese. Just roll and bake until the outside is crispy and the inside is filled with melted cheese and toppings.

What You’ll Need for this Pizza Bread Recipe

Pizza Crust or Homemade Pizza Dough: you’re welcome to make your own pizza dough, but if you want a quicker option, I like to use pre-made pizza dough.
Pizza Sauce: we like to use Aldi Pizza Sauce. It has a great flavor and is super budget-friendly.
Pepperoni Slices: you can use any pepperoni slices that you’d like, if you’re looking for a bit of a healthier option, feel free to use turkey pepperonis.
Melted Butter: creates the beautiful golden brown color that you’re looking for! It also helps crisp up the top of your crust.
Crusted Red Pepper Flakes: to add a bit of spice and flavor to your pizza bread. You can adjust how much you use, or omit completely if your family isn’t a fan of spice.
Garlic Powder: adds a little bit of a pungent and savory flavor. Mixed with butter, it gives this dish an authentic garlic crust flavor.
Basil: adds a hint of a sweet herby flavor to your pizza bread.
Shredded Mozzarella: you can pick up any bag of shredded cheese at the grocery store, mozzarella cheese melts really easily so it is the perfect kind of cheese for this stuffed bread.
Ranch: in my opinion, is the best sauce for dipping!

How to Make Your Italian Pizza Bread Recipe

To make this delicious dish, you’ll first need to roll out your pizza dough. Once you’ve done that, spread a generous layer of pizza sauce over the dough, making sure to leave a little bit of space around the edges. Then, sprinkle some shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, and add some thinly sliced pepperonis and a bit of crushed red pepper to give it a little kick.

Next, roll the dough up tightly, making sure that all of the filling is evenly distributed throughout the roll. Then, let your pizza roll chill in the fridge while your oven is preheating. After about 20 minutes, take your chilled pizza roll out of the refrigerator and place it on your second piece of pizza bread dough, and roll it up once more. Brush the top of your roll with a little bit of butter, and sprinkle a few seasonings on the top of the bread to give it some extra flavor. Then, bake your pizza bread in the oven until it’s golden brown and bubbly. Once it’s finished cooking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.

And there you have it! A simple yet satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Feel free to get creative with the fillings and let your little ones join in on the pepperoni pizza bread making fun!

Different Variations of Stuffed Pizza Bread

Veggie Lover’s: Swap out the spicy pepperoni for sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and spinach.
BBQ Chicken: Replace your marinara with barbecue sauce, add shredded chicken, diced red onions, and a mozzarella-cheddar blend.
Hawaiian: Fill your pizza roll with diced ham, pineapple, and mozzarella.
Supreme: Load with pepperoni, Italian sausage, green peppers, onions, and black olives.
Extra Cheese: Add in mozzarella, parmesan cheese and cheddar for a simple stuffed bread. Add pizza sauce in your roll up or on the side.

Why is my Italian Pizza Bread Recipe soggy?

To make sure your stuffed pizza bread remains crispy, here are two of my top tips to keep your recipe from getting soggy. First, don’t put too much sauce on the pizza dough; less is more. If you need a bit more sauce, add a little cup on the side of marinara sauce. Another tip is if you’re using vegetables, dry them with a paper towel before adding them to the dough. The same goes for different meats. If your meat is a bit greasy, drain all excess grease before adding it to your stuffed bread.

Can I make this pepperoni bread recipe ahead of time?

This is a great recipe to make ahead of time. Make your stuffed bread and then cover it tightly with plastic wrap or foil until you are ready to bake it. This will help keep the bread fresh and prevent the filling from drying out. When you’re ready to bake the bread, remove the plastic wrap or foil and place it in the oven.

Can I freeze my stuffed pizza bread?

To freeze your bread, let it cool completely to room temperature. Then, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it in a freezer-safe bag. When you want to reheat it, take it out of the freezer and let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Finally, warm it up in the oven until it’s heated and ready to serve.

How do I store leftover pepperoni rolls?

To keep your leftovers fresh, place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to four days. To reheat, put the slices on a baking sheet and warm them in the oven at 350 degrees F until heated.

Spicy Stuffed Pizza Bread

Ingredients

2 Rolls Pizza Crust
1 Jar Pizza Sauce
1 Package Pepperonis
1 Tbsp. Melted Butter
1 Tbsp. Crushed Red Pepper
1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp. Basil
1 Package Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 Cups Ranch Dressing (For Dipping Sauce)

Instructions

Start by rolling your pizza crust out and covering in it pizza sauce. Don’t over do it!
Next add one layer of pepperonis on top of your pizza sauce, followed by a layer of shredded cheese.
Sprinkle with crushed red peppers, and roll your crust up tightly.
Place roll in the refrigerator, and preheat oven according to pizza crust instructions.
Remove roll from the fridge after about 20 minutes.
Roll remaining pizza crust roll out. Place your already prepared roll on the end, and roll it up once more.
Brush top with melted butter, and sprinkle with garlic powder, basil, and crushed red peppers.
Bake according to pizza crust instructions, until golden.
Serve and enjoy!