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Bloomin’ Pizza Bread Recipe

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Bloomin’ Pizza Bread is a fun and delicious appetizer featuring a round loaf of sourdough bread sliced to create pockets filled with melted mozzarella or provolone cheese and pepperoni. Brushed with a flavorful garlic and Italian seasoning butter, then baked until gooey and crispy, it’s perfect for dipping in marinara sauce and sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 unsliced round loaf sourdough bread
  • 12-16 ounces thinly sliced mozzarella or Provolone cheese (can also use shredded cheese but it’s messier)
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package pepperoni, halved
  • 3 Tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese
  • Pizza or marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the pizza bread.
  2. Cut the Bread: Carefully cut the round loaf lengthwise and widthwise without slicing all the way through the bottom crust, creating pockets but keeping the loaf intact. This may require a gentle hand, especially when making the second set of cuts.
  3. Stuff the Bread: Place the prepared loaf onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Insert slices of cheese and halved pepperoni into the cuts you made to fill the bread pockets fully.
  4. Prepare Seasoning Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasonings. Use a pastry brush to drizzle or brush this mixture generously over the entire loaf. Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
  5. Bake Wrapped: Wrap the bread completely in foil to keep it moist and allow everything to heat evenly. Bake it in the preheated oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  6. Unwrap and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and return the bread to the oven. Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the pepperoni edges are crispier, creating a deliciously gooey and slightly crispy texture.

Notes

  • Using thinly sliced cheese works best for stuffing but shredded cheese can be used if preferred, though it may be messier.
  • Be careful when slicing the bread to avoid cutting all the way through the bottom crust.
  • Wrapping the bread with foil during the initial baking helps melt the cheese thoroughly without drying the bread.
  • Serve warm with pizza or marinara sauce for dipping to enhance flavors.
  • This recipe is great for parties and casual gatherings, as it is easy to share.

Find it online: https://marthatasty.com/bloomin-pizza-bread-recipe/