Frozen bread dough makes an easy, foolproof base for this Pull-Apart Pepperoni Breadsticks Recipe. Baked until golden and cheesy, they’re best served hot from the oven with warm pizza sauce on the side for dipping.

Easy Pepperoni Breadsticks Recipe

I truly love making sweet and savory baked goods from scratch, it’s a therapeutic process that helps me slow down, focus, and enjoy the satisfaction of creating something delicious from start to finish. However, some days don’t allow the time or patience that homemade dough requires. That’s where frozen bread dough comes in as a convenient shortcut and a great alternative to homemade pizza dough.

These Pull-Apart Pepperoni Breadsticks come together easily with minimal prep and a little simple assembly. Just follow the step-by-step photos, and you’ll have a golden, cheesy, pull-apart snack or side dish ready in no time. Perfect for busy weeknights, game day, or anytime you’re craving something warm and comforting straight from the oven.

Key ingredients you’ll need to make Pepperoni Breadsticks Recipe: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card and quantities.)

Bread Dough – Frozen bread dough i,e, Rhodes Bread or similar makes assembly a cinch.
Protein – Slices of pepperoni for a spicy meaty flavor.
Butter – Salted butter or unsalted butter brushed on the bread dough for richness.
Garlic – A sprinkle of garlic salt and dry Italian seasoning amp up the flavor.
Cheese – A combination of finely grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese,.
Tomato Sauce – Warm pizza sauce or marinara sauce for serving.

How to Make Pepperoni Breadsticks Recipe

Thaw Frozen Bread – Thaw the frozen bread loaves in the refrigerator covered per the package instructions. Cut – Cut each loaf into 9 equal pieces. Lay dough pieces side by side and press together to form roughly two 10 x 16 inch rectangles.
Melt Butter – Brush the entire surface of each rectangle with melted butter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garlic salt.
Mozzarella Cheese – Sprinkle one side of dough with mozzarella cheese. Arrange pepperoni slices over the cheese then sprinkle the pepperoni with more mozzarella cheese.
Assemble – Cover with the second piece of dough to form the top. Press edges to seal.
Cut into Strips – Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut from top to bottom through the middle then into 1-inches thick strips. Separate the pieces and twist.
Arrange in Pan – Arrange breadsticks side by side in a buttered pan. Brush tops with reserved melted butter.
Let Rise – Sprinkle the top with remaining garlic salt, dry Italian seasoning and last cup of mozzarella cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise.
Oven – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the plastic wrap. Bake bread sticks per the recipe until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve – Pull apart and serve with warm pizza sauce.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Pepperoni Breadsticks

Small bowl.
Pastry brush.
Cheese grater.
Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
13×9-inch pan.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

Bread Dough Substitution – If you’re unable to find frozen loaves of dough to divide for this recipe, you can be adapt using unbaked rounds of dinner yeast rolls. When doing so, you’ll need 24 rolls. 12 rolls for each side of the bread sticks.
How to Adapt Dinner Roll Dough – If adapting this recipe using rolls, flatten and press them together exactly as if you’re working with pieces of bread dough, as instructed in the recipe. In fact, they thaw rather quickly and may speed up preparation.
Pizza Dough – You could also adapt using frozen pizza dough or homemade pizza dough.
Cheese – You could use provolone cheese, cheddar cheese, colby jack cheese or any cheese that you enjoy.
Protein – You could use diced ham or cooked, crumbed Italian sausage in place of pepperoni.
Adjust the Amount of Pepperoni – I recommend using 30 slices of pepperoni but, feel free to use more, this is an estimate of how many you’ll need

Storage and Leftovers

Leftovers – Store Pull Apart Pepperoni Bread Sticks wrapped in aluminum foil or in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating – Reheat gently in single servings the microwave, in a preheated 350 degree f oven on a baking sheet or in an air fryer.
Freezer – You can fully assemble these breadsticks and freeze them before they rise. Thaw in the fridge and allow to rise at room temperature prior to baking per the recipe.

Serving Suggestions for Bread Sticks

Don’t dare serve them without plenty of warm pizza sauce on the side for dipping and any leftovers will reheat beautifully, as well. It’s one of those “shareable” treats that always gets the party started. You may also like this recipe for Bacon Wrapped Breadsticks from Bread Booze and Bacon.

More Easy Bread Recipes to Make

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Ham and Swiss Poppy Seed Rolls are a holiday favorite snack to make.
Stuffed Cheeseburger Rolls are like mini sliders.
Dollywood’s Cinnamon Bread is a sweet shareable treat.
Pull apart Poppy Seed Cheddar Turkey Sliders with cranberry sauce.
Dutch Oven White Bread for sandwiches and more.
A super popular sweet variation you may enjoy are these Pull Apart Cinnamon Sugar Bread Sticks.

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