Indulge in the savory flavors of pepperoni and cheese with this irresistible Pepperoni Stuffed Bread recipe. Perfect for a quick snack or a party appetizer, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The combination of crispy bread, gooey cheese, and spicy pepperoni is simply mouthwatering!
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 1 package of pepperoni slices
- 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup of marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup of melted butter
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut the French bread in half lengthwise and hollow out some of the bread from the center of each half.
- Layer the bottom half of the bread with pepperoni slices and mozzarella cheese.
- Spread marinara sauce over the cheese and pepperoni.
- Top with the other half of the bread and press down gently to secure the filling.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Brush the butter mixture over the top of the bread and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Wrap the stuffed bread in foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then unwrap and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the bread is golden and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
