Sheet Pan Cinnamon Pepperoni Pizza with Monkey Bread Bites

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A fun and flavorful combo of a classic pepperoni pizza baked on a sheet pan, paired with sweet monkey bread bites dusted with cinnamon sugar. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 30 minutes pairs pizza dough, olive oil, shredded mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly oil a 12x16-inch sheet pan with 1 tbsp olive oil. Stretch 12 oz pizza dough evenly onto the pan, pressing to the edges until about 1/4-inch thick.
  2. Step 2: Spread 1/2 cup pizza sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Arrange 20 sliced pepperoni evenly on top.
  3. Step 3: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  4. Step 4: While the pizza bakes, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. In a bowl, combine 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
  5. Step 5: Toss 20 monkey bread dough balls in the melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
  6. Step 6: Arrange the coated monkey bread balls in a greased 8-inch round pan or mini muffin tin. Bake alongside pizza for 12-15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  7. Step 7: Remove pizza and monkey bread bites from oven. Let pizza cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serve warm with the sweet cinnamon bites on the side.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sheet Pan Cinnamon Pepperoni Pizza with Monkey Bread Bites take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sheet Pan Cinnamon Pepperoni Pizza with Monkey Bread Bites?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pizza dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Cinnamon Pepperoni Pizza with Monkey Bread Bites?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sheet Pan Cinnamon Pepperoni Pizza with Monkey Bread Bites for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sheet Pan Cinnamon Pepperoni Pizza with Monkey Bread Bites?

Italian pizza like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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