This Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Quick Bread is the best savory appetizer for pizza lovers! It’s a cheesy pepperoni pizza in the form of a soft & moist loaf of bread!
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Quick Bread
Pizza night is always a happy night in our house and as I was rummaging through the refrigerator a few nights ago I saw a nice bag of pepperoni just begging to be used. Because we make pizza all the time, I was in the mood to mix things up a bit and this fun quick bread was just what I needed to jazz up the pizza we have so often. Now I just need to get my husband off my back about getting “all natural” low- fat pepperonis. 🙂 Baby steps hon.
I was quite shocked after I cut into this pizza bread to find distinct swirls of marinara and bits of pepperoni within the bread. I love the contrasting colors. Slice and serve with a fresh crisp salad. Enjoy!
Here’s your line-up of ingredients: my mistake, I left out a jar of Italian Seasoning from the above photo 🙂
How to Make The Best Pizza Bread
Add all ingredients–except the marinara–into the mixer in no particular order however, I started with the flour.
Then the seasonings and eggs.
Oil and buttermilk.
Time for pepperoni!
Cut each pepperoni into fourths 🙂
Time for the cheeses!
Mix, mix, mix!
Pour half of the batter into a bread pan. The one I used measures 9x5x2 3/4-inches.
Top evenly with marinara.
Like so 🙂
Add the rest of the batter over the marinara.
Top with more Parmesan!
….and some Italian Seasoning!
Time to bake, 350 degrees F. 45-55 minutes.
How gorgeous is that?!
Let cool for 30 minutes, slice and EAT!
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Quick Bread
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozarella cheese
- 1 cup quartered pepperoni slices about 32 slices
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and spray small bread pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper into the bowl of a stand or electric mixer, mix to combine. Slowly add in eggs, oil, buttermilk, Parmesan, Mozzarella and pepperoni until just combined.
- Pour half of batter into prepared bread pan that measures 9x5x2 3/4-inches. Top evenly with marinara sauce then pour remaining batter over sauce. Top with Italian seasoning and additional Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until toothpick comes clean from center. Let cool for 30 minutes before removing from pan. Slice and serve warm or room temperature.
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Maybe a dumb question here…do you need a stand mixer with that kind of attachment or can you just use a regular hand mixer with standard beaters?
Wow this looks AMAZING!! What a great idea! I’ll definitely have to try this recipe soon! Like….tonight! 🙂
I just made this and I checked it at 45 minutes and it was already too done! Bummer! I haven’t tried it yet because it’s still cooling but I wish I would have checked it earlier! Hopefully it still tastes great!
It’s spring soccer season, and we spend 4 nights a week at the soccer field during dinner time. This looks like a PERFECT traveling meal to add to my “simple picnic dinner” repertoire. I’ve been searching and searching for more ideas. Thank you!
This looks awesome! We love pizza nights at our house, but this looks like such a fun and tasty alternative. Hubby isn’t a huge pepperoni fan so I think I might try it with a little crumbled sausage mixed in as well, or maybe half pepperoni on one side half sausage on the other – I have a feeling it will come out great no matter what! Good bread and cheese and some savory fillings… yumm!!
My husband loves pepperoni bread and I love how quick and simple this recipe is!
Wow, your recipes look absolutely amazingly delicious! I seriously just scrolled down to the past few months and am practically drooling on my keyboard. I’ve been trying to eat healthier lately, but this blog kind of reminds me that it’s okay and even good to indulge sometimes–especially in something so satisfying and delicious! Adding “stuffed cookies” to my to-cook list now 🙂
So glad you are enjoying my recipes Bee 🙂 Thanks for your sweet comment!
Hello yum! I am looking forward to making this for my coworkers this week 🙂
Wowza! This is some good looking quick bread. I gave up pizza for lent, but this may just allow me to break it 😉
What a perfect snack for in-between lacrosse games! 🙂
Looks delicious. Can’t wait to try it!
A very delicious looking quickbread indeed! Love it 🙂
My kids would go crazy for this! Can’t wait for your cookbook!
Yum! Will be making a veggie version of this soon:)
I have to tell you, I made this yesterday with a couple of changes. I didn’t have any shredded Parmesan so I mixed some grated Parmesan and Mozzarella instead. It turned out divine. Thank you for the wonderful easy recipe.
So glad to hear it Christy!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Oh yum! This looks amazing Jenny! I’m drooling all the way over in China right now wishing I had my kitchen close by so I could try this recipe. 🙂 It’s on my list to make as soon as I get home.
Hope you are doing well in China Heather! Be safe!
That looks delish!
I used to buy the most amazing Asiago Pesto bread at a co-op and I’m wondering if this recipe could serve to help me re-create that — looks amazing!
Hi Jenny! this is such a super fun idea for quick bread. My family always loves pizza night – gotta try this one on them 🙂
Looks yummy!But everything you make does 🙂
Oh yeah! This bread looks delicious! I can’t wait to give this a try! 🙂
Now that is what I call a wonderful savory bread. Beautiful, Jenny.
This looks absolutely fabulous. What gorgeous bread! 🙂
That is quite honestly the besting looking bread I’ve seen in a loooooong time!! Kudos. 🙂
Yes, please! I love anything pizza-flavored so I know this will be a big hit!
Perfect party food!! And I LOVE all the natural light your kitchen gets… so beautiful 🙂
Oh, my goodness! I forgot to mention that I had to substitute some of the ingredients. I didn’t have marinara sauce, so I used pizza sauce and I didn’t have shredded parmesan cheese, so I used a combination of monterey and Swiss cheese. I have been trying to clean out my cupboards, freezer and refrigerator. Papa Dukes still loved it. Girl, your recipes are THE BEST!!! I have all my friends using them! 🙂
Oh, my goodness!!! This recipe was such a hit with Papa Dukes (my husband)! I made this recipe last night, and he was excited to bring the leftovers to work for lunch today. I hope you don’t mind, but I posted your recipe on my new blog. Of course, I gave you credit! 🙂
Now I know what I’m making this weekend! Quickbreads are one of my fave things!
Oh my goodness, this looks so delish! I want this right now! Thanks so much for introducing me to this bread. I cannot wait to make it!
Jen
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Thanks so much for posting this recipe. The minute I saw it this morning I knew what we were having for dinner. Pizza bread and a ceasar salad were perfect together. My family gave it rave reviews. It a keeper for sure.
That looks so delicious! I’m drooling on my keyboard 😀 Pepperoni, and cheese, two of my favorite things combined in one!
I just had dinner, but my mouth is watering looking at this bread!
I will have to make this for my son! Thanks for sharing!
This looks so good! Pizza night is always a favorite in our house too, so I’ll have to try this one!
Num…This is definitely on my menu. Maybe even tonight. Jenny, you are going to make me have to exercise!