Description

Delight in this fun and easy Pull Apart Pizza recipe that transforms frozen rolls into a cheesy, savory pizza feast. Perfect for a casual meal or party snack, this dish features a soft, pull-apart crust topped with marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, bell peppers, olives, and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning. Rising the dough directly in the baking dish creates a unique, shareable pizza experience that's as interactive as it is delicious.

Ingredients

Dough Base

16 frozen rolls

Toppings

½ cup marinara sauce
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
16 pepperoni slices
⅓ cup Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
½ bell pepper, diced
1 ounce black olives, sliced
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

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Instructions

Prepare the baking dish and dough: Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish thoroughly. Place the 16 frozen rolls into the dish evenly. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot to allow the dough to rise, which usually takes between 2.5 to 4 hours until the rolls have doubled in size. Note that rising time depends on ambient temperature and humidity.
Preheat the oven: Once the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it's ready for baking.
Form the pizza base: Gently press down on the risen rolls using your fingertips to deflate them slightly, then work the rolls together to form a solid, unified crust base within the dish.
Add the sauce and cheese: Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough base. Then generously sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top to cover the sauce.
Top with additional ingredients: Arrange the pepperoni slices, cooked crumbled Italian sausage, diced bell peppers, and sliced black olives evenly over the cheese layer. Finally, sprinkle the Italian seasoning over all toppings to enhance the flavor.
Bake the pizza: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 18 to 24 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, the edges of the rolls turn golden brown, and the dough is cooked through.
Serve the pull apart pizza: Carefully remove the hot baking dish from the oven. Use a spatula to gently slide the pizza out of the baking dish. Serve by pulling apart the individual rolls, each acting as a delicious pizza slice.

Notes

Rising time may vary significantly depending on the room's warmth and humidity; be patient to ensure proper dough rise.
You can customize toppings as desired—vegetables, different meats, or additional cheeses all work well.
Make sure to grease the baking dish well to prevent sticking and to allow easy removal of the pizza.
Let the pizza cool for a minute or two after baking to avoid burning your fingers when pulling apart.
If you prefer, brush the tops of the rolls with a bit of olive oil or melted butter before baking for a richer crust.