This delicious Slow Cooker Pizza Pull-Apart Bread is prepared using Pillsbury Grands rolls, pizza sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and olive oil. This savory pizza bread recipe is perfect for a dinner, appetizer, or snack that takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.

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Slow Cooker Pull-apart Bread Ingredients

• ¼ cup of olive oil
• ½ tsp of Italian seasoning
• 1 (16.3 oz) tube of Pillsbury Grands refrigerated rolls
• 1 (14 oz) can or jar of pizza sauce
• 3 oz of sliced pepperoni, coarsely chopped
• 4 oz of shredded mozzarella cheese
• Grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
• Fresh basil (for garnish)

How To Make Slow Cooker Pull-apart Bread

1. Line Your Slow Cooker: Start by lining the slow cooker with parchment paper, leaving some overhang so it can be used as a sling to lift the bread later.
2. Mix Olive Oil and Seasoning: In a small bowl, mix together ¼ cup of olive oil with ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning. This will add great flavor to the bread.
3. Prepare the Dough: Open the Pillsbury Grands rolls and cut each biscuit into six wedges. Stretch each wedge with your fingers into roughly 1½-inch squares to prepare them for stuffing.
4. Stuff the Dough: Place about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce, a piece of chopped pepperoni, and 1 teaspoon of shredded mozzarella in the center of each dough square. Pinch the edges together tightly to seal the dough around the filling.
5. Layer in the Slow Cooker: Dip each stuffed dough ball into the seasoned olive oil. Arrange them loosely at the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer. Once the bottom is covered, sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella. Continue layering until all the dough pieces are used.
6. Cook the Bread: Cover the slow cooker and cook the bread on high for 1½ hours. Keep an eye on it to ensure the bread cooks through but doesn’t overbrown.
7. Finish and Serve: Once cooked, lift the bread out using the parchment sling. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil. Serve with the remaining pizza sauce for dipping.

Recipe Tips

• Add some garlic: Mince a few garlic cloves and mix them into the olive oil and seasoning for an extra burst of flavor throughout the pull-apart bread.
• Use different cheeses: Try adding a combination of shredded cheddar or provolone along with the mozzarella to create a richer, more layered cheesy experience.
• Crisp it up: If you like a crispy texture, remove the bread from the slow cooker and place it under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the top is golden brown.
• Try different fillings: For a twist, swap pepperoni with cooked sausage or diced ham. One time, I used leftover grilled chicken, and it worked perfectly with the sauce and cheese.
• Make ahead for parties: You can prep the stuffed dough balls the night before, refrigerate, and cook them fresh the next day. It’s an easy way to save time when hosting.

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