Description
This Italian-American classic combines soft, golden bread filled with gooey cheese and spicy pepperoni. A comforting, crowd-pleasing recipe that’s easy enough for beginners yet impressive enough for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb bread dough (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ lb sliced pepperoni
- 8 oz sliced mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the bread dough into a 12×10-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Layer pepperoni slices evenly across the dough, then top with mozzarella slices.
- Roll tightly from the long edge into a log and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped underneath.
- Cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For less grease, blot pepperoni with paper towels before layering. Resting after baking prevents cheese from oozing out when slicing. Add roasted vegetables or herbs for extra flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pepperoni bread, Italian bread, stuffed bread, cheesy bread, comfort food