Loaded Pepperoni Bread Bowl
A comforting and customizable sourdough bread bowl filled with pepperoni, cheese, and marinara, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat Lover's
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sourdough bread bowl
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Olive oil for brushing
- A sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the bread bowl by cutting the top off and hollowing it out.
- Mix the pepperoni, mozzarella, marinara, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
- Stuff the bread bowl with the filling and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzling extra marinara on the side.
Notes
This dish is customizable with various fillings. Serve with a light salad or garlic knots for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pepperoni, bread bowl, mozzarella, comfort food, Italian appetizer
Find it online: https://hearthfulkitchen.com/loaded-pepperoni-bread-bowl/